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BY  C. WALKER 

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COUNTY  Illinois 


CO.  CHICAGO. 


BIOGRAPHICAL  DIRECTORY 


TAX-PAYERS  AND  VOTERS 


McHEKRY  COUNTY; 


CONTAINING    ALSO 


A  Map  of  the  County;  a  Condensed  History  of  the  State  of  Illinois ; 
an  Historical  Sketch  of  the  County,  its  Towns  and  Villages; 
an  Abstract  of  Every-day  Laws  of  the  State ;  a  Busi- 
ness   Directory;    Officers    of   Societies,    Lodges 
and    Public    Officers ;    a    Department    of 
General  Information  for  Farmers, 
Dairymen,  Etc.,  Etc. 


CHICAGO  : 

C.     WALKER     &     CO. 

1877. 


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Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1876,  by 

C.  WALKER  &.  CO., 

in  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


CUtVEH,  PAOE,   HOYNE  *  CO., 


CONTENTS. 


IIISIOKH  Al,. 

PAGES 

State  of  Illinois 5-29 

General  History  of  McHenry  County 77-89 


History  of  Algonquin  Township., 
"          Village  of  Algonquin.. 

Alden  Township 

Burton  Township 

Chemung  Township... 

Village  of  Harvard 

Coral  Township 

Dorr  Township.. 


99 

City  of  Woodstock 100-105 

Dunham  Township 105 

Grafton  Township 106 

Greenwood  Township 107 

Hebron  Township 108 

Hartlauii  Township 109 

Marengo  Township 110 

McHenry  Township 111-113 

Nunda  Township 113-114 

Richmond  Township 115-116 

Rtley  Township 117 

Seneca  Township 117-119 


ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 


Bills  of  Exchange  and  Promissory  Notes- 
Interest  

Descent 

Wills  and  Estates  of  Deceased  Persons 

Taxation 

Jurisdiction  of  Courts  

County  Courts 

Limitation  of  Action 

Bights  of  Married  Women 

Exemptions  from  Forced  Sales 

Deeds  and  Mortgages 

Estray 

Game 

Weights  and  Measures 

Fences 


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.       37-40 
Boads 40-43 


Marks  and  Brands.. 

Landlord  and  Tenant 

Of  Subscriptions  to  Books 

Forms  of  Notes,  Orders,  Receipts,  etc.. 

General  Form  of  Agreement 

With  Clerk  for  Services 

Bills  of  Sale , 

Bonds 

Chattel  Mortgages 

Lease  of  Farms  and  Buildings 

"       A  House 

Landlord's  Agreement 

Tenant's  Agreement 

Nqtice  to  Quit 

Tenant's  Notice  of  Leaving , 

Real  Estate  Mortgage 


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INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

On  Sheep  and  their  History 60 

Long-wooled  Sheep 61 

Short-wooled  Sheep 62 

Wool  Culture  and  Statistics 64-68 

Bees  and  Honey 68 


INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

PAOK8 

Poultry 69 

Small  Fruit  Culture 70-74 

Fertilizers  and  Compost 74 

Milk 75-76 

Dairy  Matters 339-346 

Miscellaneous  Items 347-352 

TOWNSHIP  DIRECTORIES. 

Algonquin 131-144 

Alden 146-154 

Burton 155-156 

Chemung 157-167 

Coral... 171-182 

Dorr 184-200 

Dunham 206-213 

Grafton 215-221 

Greenwood 224-231 

Hartland 233-241 

Hebron 241-249 

Marengo 251-270 

McHenry 274-287 

Nunda 291-302 

Richmond 305-316 

Riley 320-330 

Seneca 332-338 


BUSINESS  DIRECTORIES. 

Algonquin 144-145 

Alden  ..„ 154 

Big  Foot 170 

Chemung 214 

Crystal  Lake 145 

Greenwood 232 

Harvard 168-170 

Hebron -          250 

Huntley 222-223 

Johnsburg 290 

Lawrence 170 

Marengo 271-273 

McHenry 288-'290 

Nunda 303-304 

Richmond 317-318 

Ridgefield  205 

Union 183 

Woodstock 201-205 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


5ti 


Population  of  the  United  States 

Population  of  50  principal  cities 

Popvlation  of  Illinois  by  counties 57-58 

Population  and  area  of  principal  countries 59 

Statistics  of  Agriculture 119 

Local   Statistics 120-122 

Population  of  McHenry  County  by  Townships...          123 

Nativity  and  Foreign  Parentage 

Selected  Nativity 

Postal  Laws 

Value  of  Foreign  Money 

County  Officers 

Town  Government 

Boards  of  Trustees 

Township  Officers 126-127 

Lodges  and  Associations 128-130 

Map  of  County Opp.  Title. 


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PREFACE. 


rpHE  useful  design  of  a  work  like  this  will  be  evident  to  all  who  give  it  even  a 
-  casual  inspection ;  but  the  labor  of  preparing  and  completing  it,  the  difficulties 
surmounted  in  gathering  and  compiling  the  facts,  can  scarcely  be  estimated  by  any  one 
not  experienced  in  similar  undertakings*  Oar  intsntion  has  been  not  only  to  provide 
a  convenient  Directory,  but  als>  to  offer  to  our  patrons  a  useful  family  book,  which  will 
be  valuable  not  only  to  the  present  generation,  but  become  more  so  to  their  descendants, 
in  thus  preserving,  in  a  condensed  form,  the  records  of  their  families.  In  producing  a 
fair  and  condensed  History  of  McHenry  County,  it  was  our  intention  to  call  in  person 
on  the  oldest  settlers  to  obtain  reliable  information  concerning  the  history,  settlement 
and  financial  interests  of  each  township.  This  plan  was  modified;  circulars  containing 
questions  were  distributed,  in  stead,  to  parties  most  capable  of  giving  the  facts.  The 
part'es  receiving  the  circulars  were  then  visited  by  our  historian,  A.  W.  Cumin^s,  Esq., 
and  in  many  instances  definite  answers  gained.  We  are  sorry  to  say  that  in  some  cases 
an  indifference  or  unwillingness  to  impart  information  was  encountered,  which  accounts 
for  the  less  complete  history  of  some  townships  than  others. 

We  wish  to  thank  other  parties  for  their  painstaking  in  collecting  and  forwarding 
items  to  the  compiler.  Among  these  are  the  Hon.  Wm.  A.  McConuell,  C.  G.  Getting  and 
R.R.Crosby,  of  Richmond;  Sidnev  Disbrowand  M.  D.  Hay,  of  Alden ;  Hon.  George 
Gage,  of  McHenry  ;  W.  G.  Billings,  of  Chemung  ;  James  McMillan  and  Cameron  Goff,  of 
Nunda  ;  W.  M.  Jackson,  of  Coral;  Geo.  T.  Kasson,  of  Woodstock;  Dr.  Wm.  A. 
Nason,  of  Algonquin,  who  kindly  loaned  us  a  history  of  that  village,  prepared  by  himself; 
and  John  Brink,  Esq.,  of  Crystal  Lake.  In  Greenwood,  G.  H.  Garrison,  A.  W. 
Murphy  and  James  Watson.  For  the  facts  regarding  Harvard  we  are  indebted  to  Mr. 
E.  Ayer.  To  make  the  Township  Directories  as  accurate  and  complete  as  was  possible, 
we  called  to  our  assistance  the  different  Assessors ;  still,  in  a  work  of  this  extent,  errors 
undoubtedly  will  occur,  mostly  in  spelling  of  names.  Even  subscribers  in  giving  their 
biographies  have  made  mistakes  in  dates,  too  late  discovered  by  them  to  be  remedied. 
We  have  endeavored,  leaving  out  the  floating  population,  to  give  the  name  of  each  tax 
payer  and  voter.  The  information  upon  various  subjects  for  farmers  we  have  culled 
from  the  best  sources.  The  Abstract  of  State  Laws  will  be  found  valuable  at  all  times. 
It  would  be  impossible  to  make  a  work  of  this  kind  perfect.  Neither  could  it  be  pub- 
lished without  offense  to  some,  whom  it  would  have  benefited.  No  claim  to  literary 
merit  is  made  for  this  volume.  It  has  necessarily  been  somewhat  hurried  in  execution. 
Many  facts,  however,  not  before  published  will  be  found  within  its  pages. 

We  offer  to  our  patrons  this  result  of  months  of  labor  and  outlay,  in  the  hope  that 
they  will  find  it  satisfactory. 


H  I  S  T  O  E  T 


STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 


r  I  ^HE  great  and  growing  Commonwealth  of  Illinois  possesses  an  area  of  55,410 
square  miles.  It  averages  150  miles  in  width  and  400  in  length,  com- 
prising a  latitude  from  Maine  to  North  Carolina.  Its  variety  of  climate  is 
manifold  and  attractive.  A  northern  temperature  derived  from  one  of  the 
largest  fresh-water  seas,  which  preserves  from  greatest  extremes  of  heat  and 
cold ;  washed  on  its  entire  western  length  by  the  tide  of  the  Father  of  Waters ; 
ameliorated  on  the  eastern  border  by  the  spent  airs  of  the  Alleghanies,  it  is  one 
of  the  most  fertile  and  favored  of  all  the  United  States  of  America.  The 
health  maps,  drawn  for  the  government,  represent  a  remarkably  superior  record. 
A  table  land  of  600  to  1,600  feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea,  it  is,  at  the  present 
stages  of  civilization  and  cultivation,  largely  free  from  malarial  diseases  and 
consumption. 

The  Delaware  Indians  designated  this  vast  tract  as  the  abode  of  Superior 
Men — the  Illini.  Early  French  settlers  rendered  it  Illinois.  To  the  antiqua- 
rian of  the  future  the  double  significance  or  construction  of  the  word  will  con- 
vey more  meaning,  perhaps,  than  at  present. 

The  appellation,  Illini,  was,  doubtless,  most  appropriate  to  the  primitive  in- 
habitants of  the  Prairie  State.  Their  prowess  was  long  a  successful  foil  to  their 
fierce  Iroquois  foes  on  one  side,  and  the  relentless  Sacs  and  Foxes  on  the 
other.  This  brave  division  of  the  aborigines  was  long  a  powerful  confederacy 
occupying  the  most  accessible  and  fertile  region  in  the  Upper  Valley  of  the 
Mississippi.  The  beautiful  country  seems  to  have  been  the  especial  envy  of 
their  enemies,  and  the  cause  of  prolonged  struggles  rather  than  petty  feuds  or 
the  provocations  of  warfare.  The  territory  was  finally  wrested  from  them  and 
they  were  gradually  diminished.  The  tradition  of  "Starved  Rock,"  on  the 
Mississippi,  commemorates  their  last  brave  resistance,  where  the  remnant  of  the 
tribes  starved  because  they  would  not  surrender. 


6  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

The  earliest  European  discoveries  in  Illinois  date  back  over  two  hundred 
years.  The  middle  of  the  seventeenth  century  brought  French  Canadian 
missionaries  and  fur  traders  into  the  Mississippi  Valley.  This  was  the  cause, 
at  a  later  period,  of  the  establishment  of  the  civil  and  religious  power  of  France, 
from  the  foot  of  the  Alleghanies  to  the  Rocky  Mountains,  from  the  Gulf  of  St. 
Lawrence  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico. 

The  dreamer  and  the  conqueror  of  Florida,  Hernando  De  Soto,  had  discov- 
ered the  great  river  of  the  Western  World,  from  Alabama's  shore,  three-fourths 
of  a  century  previous  to  the  founding  of  Quebec,  in  1608,  by  the  French.  The 
Spanish  adventurers,  after  burying  their  chief,  De  Soto,  according  to  his  direc- 
tions, in  the  Mississippi,  left  the  wilderness,  having  made  no  settlement  on  their 
broken  march  from  the  coast  of  Florida  to  the  river. 

In  the  condition  found  by  the  followers  of  De  Soto  the  vast  tract  that  they 
traversed  remained,  without  farther  exploration  or  settlement,  until  the  Mis- 
sissippi was  again  discovered,  in  1673,  by  two  agents  of  the  French  Canadian 
Government,  named  Joliet  and  Marquette.  These  explorers  were  not,  however, 
the  first  white  travelers  in  Illinois,  although  the  greater  renown  attaches  to 
their  expedition.  In  1671,  a  man  was  sent  by  Talon  as  an  agent  of  the  Cana- 
dian Government,  to  call  a  convention  of  Indians  at  Green  Bay.  This  man's 
name  was  Nicholas  Perrot,  and  he  made  headquarters  at  Chicago.  It  was 
considered  politic  and  advisable  to  secure  all  possible  co-operation  from  the 
Indians  before  making  an  undertaking  that  their  hostility  might  render 
totally  disastrous.  The  pipe  of  peace  and  their  friendship  might  afford 
assistance  and  success.  Perrot  called  the  Northwestern  tribes  into  council 
and  promised  for  the  French  Government  its  protection  and  advantages  of 
commerce.  .  On  arriving  at  Green  Bay,  he  procured  an  escort  of  friendly 
Pottawattomies  and  a  bark  canoe  and  made  his  visit  to  Chicago.  He  was, 
doubtless,  the  first  European  who  set  foot  on  the  soil  of  the  future  great 
State  of  the  West, 

The  story  of  Marquette  and  Joliet  is  well  known.  The  former  was  a  native 
of  France,  born  in  1637,  a  Jesuit,  a  man  of  zealous  devotion  to  the  extension 
of  Roman  Catholicism  among  the  American  Indians.  He  was  a  man  of  rigid 
faith.  Arriving  in  Canada,  in  1666,  he  established  a  post  at  Sault  Ste  Marie 
two  years  later. 

He  removed,  the  succeeding  year,  to  La  Pointe,  in  Lake  Superior,  where  he 
taught  a  branch  of  the  Hurons  in  the  holy  faith,  till  1670.  Then  he  went 
South  and  founded  the  mission  at  St.  Ignace,  on  the  Straits  of  Mackinac.  Here 
he  studied  the  language  under  a  native  teacher,  and  was  joined,  in  the  spring  of 
1673,  by  Joliet.  They  then  moved  forward  by  way  of  Green  Bay.  the  Fox 
and  Wisconsin  Rivers,  and,  subsequently,  entered  the  Mississippi.  They  ex- 
plored it  to  the  mouth  of  the  Arkansas,  and  returned  by  way  of  the  Illinois 
and  Chicago  Rivers  to  Lake  Michigan. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  7 

Marquette,  on  his  way  up  the,  Illinois,  visited  the  village  of  the  Kaskaskias, 
near  the  present  Utica,  in  the  county  of  La  Salle.  The  next  year,  he  returned 
and  established  the  mission  of  the  Immaculate  Virgin  Mary.  This  was  the  first 
mission  founded  in  the  Mississippi  Valley  and  Illinois.  He  spent  a  winter  in  a 
hut  on  the  Chicago  River  not  far  from  its  mouth.  He  died  in  Michigan  on  his 
way  back  to  Green  Bay,  May  18,  1675. 

Other  Jesuit  missionaries  previous  to  Marquette  courageously  braved  the 
perils  of  the  unknown  wilderness  of  the  Northwest.  In  1672,  Fathers  Claude 
Allouez  and  Claude  Dab  Ion  went  from  the  mission  at  Green  Bay  through  West- 
ern Wisconsin  and  Northern  Illinois,  among  the  Foxes,  Mascoutins  and  Kick- 
apoos,  partly  the  route  afterward  followed  by  Marquette. 


FIRST  FRENCH  OCCUPATION. 

The  name  of  Robert  Cavalier  de  la  Salle  is  inseparably  connected  with  the 
pioneer  history  of  Illinois.  Dr.  J.  W.  Foster  has  styled  him  one  of  the  grand- 
est characters  that  ever  figured  in  American  history  ;  a  man  capable  of  originat- 
ing the  vastest  schemes,  and  endowed  with  a  will  and  a  judgment  capable  of 
carrying  them  to  successful  results.  He  was  born  at  Rouen,  France,  in  1643. 
He  renounced  a  patrimony  to  enter  a  college  of  the  Jesuits,  separating  from 
them  afteiward  and  coming  to  Canada  in  1666.  He  had  a  brother  among  the 
priests  of  St.  Sulpice,  who  were  the  proprietors  of  Montreal.  The  Superior  of 
the  convent  granted  to  La  Salle  a  large  tract  at  La  Chine,  not  far  from  Mont- 
real, where  he  engaged  in  the  fur  trade.  He  outran  all  his  competitors  in 
commerce  with  the  Indians,  whom  he  awed  by  his  daring  and  exploits  of  travel. 
In  1669,  he  visited  the  great  Iroquois  Confederacy,  at  Onondaga,  New  York 
State,  and  thence  with  guides  explored  the  Ohio  River  to  the  Falls  of  Louis- 
ville. 

The  occupation  of  territorial  Illinois  for  the  French  was  accomplished  by 
La  Salle  in  1680,  seven  years  after  that  of  Marquette  and  Joliet.  He  con- 
structed a  vessel  named  the  Griffin,  above  Niagara  Falls,  and  sailed  to  Green 
Bay.  He  passed  from  thence  in  canoes  to  the  mouth  of  St.  Joseph  River, 
reached  the  Illinois,  via  the  Kankakee,  in  January,  1680,  and  erected 
a  fort  at  the  lower  end  of  Peoria  Lake,  where  the  city  of  Peoria  now  stands. 
He  named  this  fort  Orev&eaeur.  The  site  of  the  ancient  fort  is  still  to 
be  seen. 

From  this  point,  the  bold  La  Salle  determined  to  descend  the  Mississippi  to 
its  mouth.  He  did  not  accomplish  the  feat  until  two  years  later.  Returning 
to  Fort  Frontenac,  to  get  material  for  rigging  his  vessel,  he  left  Crevecoeur  in 
charge  of  Tonti,  his  lieutenant,  who  was  soon  driven  off  by  the  Iroquois. 
These  Indians  devastated  the  settlement  of  the  Illinois,  leaving  nothing  but 


8  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

ruin   in  their  way.     On  their  return,  La   Salle    and  his    company   beheld  a 
sight  like  the  following  picture  from  Davidson's  History  of  Illinois  : 

"At  the  great  town  of  the  Illinois  they  were  appalled  by  the  scene  which 
opened  to  their  view.  No  hunter  appeared  to  break  its  death-like  silence  with 
a  salutatory  whoop  of  welcome.  The  plain  Avas  strewn  with  charred  fragments 
of  lodges,  which  had  so  recently  swarmed  with  savage  life  and  hilarity.  Large 
numbers  of  skulls  had  been  placed  on  the  upper  extremities  of  lodge  poles, 
which  had  escaped  the  devouring  flames.  In  the  midst  of  these  horrors  was 
the  rude  fort  of  the  spoilers.  A  near  approach  showed  that  the  graves  had  • 
been  robbed  of  their  bodies,  and  swarms  of  buzzards  were  discovered  glutting 
their  loathsome  stomachs  on  the  reeking  corruption.  The  growing  corn  of  the 
village  had  been  cut  down  and  burned,  while  the  pits  containing  the  products 
of  previous  years  had  been  rifled,  and  their  contents  scattered.  The  suspected 
blow  of  the  Iroquois  had  fallen  with  relentless  fury." 

"  Tonti  had  escaped.  While  passing  down  the  lake  in  search  of  him  and  his 
men,  La  Salle  discovered  that  the  fort  had  been  also  destroyed.  His  partly 
constructed  vessel  remained  on  the  stocks,  but  slightly  injured.  Not  finding 
Tonti  after  continued  search,  he  fastened  to  a  tree  a  painting  that  pictured  him- 
self and  party  sitting  in  a  canoe,  bearing  a  pipe  of  peace.  To  the  picture  was 
attached  a  letter  addressed  to  Tonti." 

After  fearful  privations,  Tonti  had  found  shelter  among  the  Pottowattomies 
at  Green  Bay.  One  of  their  friendly  chiefs  used  to  say  there  were  "but  three 
great  captains  in  the  world,  himself,  Tonti  and  La  Salle." 

The  singular  genius  of  La  Salle  may  better  be  understood  by  the  following 
considerations :  , 

Traders  and  missionaries,  previous  to  his  time,  had  no  recourse  to  the 
Northwest,  save  by  the  Ottawa  River  of  Canada.  The  insatiate  hostility  of  the 
Iroquois  along  the  lower  lakes  and  Niagara  River  had  closed  this  route  to  the 
upper  lakes.  Their  commerce  was  carried  on  mainly  by  canoes,  paddled  along 
the  Ottawa  to  Lake  Nipissing,  thence  carried  across  the  Portage  to  French 
River,  descending  it  to  Lake  Huron.  This  exclusive  Northwestern  route  for 
commerce  in  that  early  period  was  the  means  of  establishing  Jesuit  missions 
in  the  region  of  the  upper  lakes.  La  Salle  pondered  and  brought  out  the  idea 
of  opening  a  route  by  the  Niagara  River  and  the  lower  lakes  to  Canadian  com- 
merce with  sail  vessels,  and  connection  with  the  Mississippi.  It  was  a  magnifi- 
cent theory,  and  must  have  inspired  him  during  many  hardships  in  unsurpassed 
difficulties  and  great  achievements. 

As  a  first  step  toward  his  object,  he  established  himself  on  Lake  Ontario, 
built  and  garrisoned  Fort  Frontenac,  near  the  present  city  of  Kingston,  Canada. 
Here  the  French  crown  made  him  a  grant  of  land,  and  provided  a  body  of 
troops  which  enabled  him  to  clear  his  passage  to  Niagara  Falls,  holding  back 
the  invading  Iroquois.  Successful  in  this,  he  deemed  it  safe  to  attempt  another 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  9 

great  and  heretofore  untried  undertaking,  that  of  advancing  to  the  Falls  with 
an  outfit  for  building  a  ship  to  navigate  on  the  lakes.  All  credit  to  his  daring 
project,  though  the  purpose  was  defeated  by  a  combination  of  unfavorable  cir- 
cumstances. The  Jesuits  were  enemies  of  La  Salle,  because  he  had  abandoned 
them  and  affiliated  with  a  rival  order;  therefore  they  plotted  against  his 
designs. 

The  trade  of  Lake  Ontario,  which  otherwise  would  have  flowed  to  Quebec, 
was  under^the  control  of  La  Salle,  at  La  Chine,  and  turned  into  the  new  chan- 
nels he  projected ;  this  also  excited  the  jealousy  of  the  fur  traders.  While 
only  bark  canoes  were  paddled  at  snail's  pace  along  the  Ottawa,  he  was  pre- 
paring to  appropriate,  in  his  own  way,  the  trade  currents  and  centers  of  the 
lakes  and  the  Mississippi.  The  small  traders  were  envious;  treasonable  revolt 
split  the  ranks  of  his  own  associates.  All  this  ended  in  his  assassination,  pre- 
maturely cut  off  his  great  plans,  and  finished  his  achievements.  He  was  shot 
by  one  of  his  men,  on  the  19th  of  March,  1687,  near  the  mouth  of  Trinity 
River,  in  the  valley  of  the  Colorado.  At  the  time  of  his  murder,  he  was  on 
his  way  to  Illinois,  having  determined  to  travel  the  long  distance  on  foot. 
Subsequent  to  this,  he  had  explored  a  portion  of  New  Mexico  in  search  of  silver 
mines,  but  met  only  disappointment.  Returning  to  his  colony  of  French 
emigrants,  which  he  had  conducted  from  their  mother  country  to  Illinois,  he 
found  them  reduced  to  forty  souls. 

In  1682,  after  leaving  Fort  Crevecoeur  in  charge  of  Tonti,  he  descended 
the  Mississippi  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico.  There  he  erected  a  standard,  inscribed 
with  the  arms  of  France,  and  taking  formal  possession  of  the  whole  known 
valley,  in  the  name  of  Louis  XIV,  the  reigning  sovereign,  he  named  it 
LOUISIANA.  He  then  proceeded  to  France,  was  appointed  Governor  of  these 
possessions  in  the  New  World,  and  returned  with  his  fleet  and  emigrants. 

Dr.  Foster,  whose  words  we  have  before  quoted,  remarks:  "  Had  ample 
facilities  been  placed  by  the  King  of  France  at  the  disposal  of  Robert  Cavalier 
de  la  Salle,  the  result  of  the  colonization  of  this  continent  might  have  been 
different  from  what  we  now  behold." 

EARLY  PIONEER  SETTLEMENTS. 

The  old  Indian  Kaskaskia  village  on  the  Illinois  River,  in  the  county  of 
La  Salle,  was  the  scene  of  a  temporary  settlement  in  1682.  It  was  called  Fort 
St.  Louis.  A  mission  was  connected  with  it,  and,  in  1690,  it  was  altogether 
removed  to  Kaskaskia,  on  the  river  of  that  name,  which  empties  into  the 
Mississippi  in  St.  Clair  County.  The  settlement  of  Cahokia  was  also  begun  in 
the  same  year,  and  ranks  as  the  oldest  one  in  the  State. 

It  is  supposed  that  the  removal  of  the  Kaskaskia  mission  was  because  the 
Chicago  portage  had  been  nearly  abandoned,  and  in  consideration  of  the  dan- 


10  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

gerous  route  by  Lake  Michigan.  Travelers  and  traders  were  entering  the 
Mississippi  via  the  Fox  and  Wisconsin  Rivers.  Let  it  be  remembered  that  all 
the  country  south  of  the  great  lakes  was  called  Louisiana  by  the  French  and 
their  colonists.  A  removal  of  the  settlement  at  Fort  St.  Louis,  near  to  the 
Mississippi,  was  advisable  in  order  to  be  near  the  line  of  travel  from  Canada  to 
Louisiania. 

As  early  as  1721,  the  Jesuits  had  established  a  monastery  and  college  at 
Kaskaskia.  Before  it  passed  from  French  rule,  it  became  a  town»of  two  or 
three  thousand  inhabitants.  For  years  afterward,  it  did  not  exceed  fifteen 
hundred,  and  finally  lessened,  in  1773,  under  the  British,  to  four  hundred  and 
fifty. 

While  France  ruled  Louisiana,  the  population  of  whites  and  blacks  num- 
bered not  over  ten  thousand.  In  the  region  now  comprising  Indiana,  trading 
posts  were  built  at  the  principal  villages  of  the  Miamis,  on  the  head  waters  of 
the  Maumee,  on  the  Wabash  and  the  Piankeshaw  villages  at  Post  Vincennes. 

In  all  the  territory  of  Louisiana,  numerous  settlements  of  more  or  less 
importance  had  been  started.  New  Orleans  was  founded  by  Bienville  in  1718, 
assisted  or  encouraged  by  the  Mississippi  Company.  Antoine  de  Lamotte 
Cadillac  founded  Detroit  in  1701.  D'Iberville  settled  Biloxy,  on  Mobile  Bay, 
in  1699.  In  1730,  the  settlements  throughout  the  area  of  the  present  Illinois 
comprised  one  hundred  and  forty  French  families,  six  hundred  "  converted 
Indians,"  numerous  traders  and  temporary  sojourners. 

Fort  Chartres  was  built  by  M.  de  Boisbrant,  a  military  officer,  in  1718. 
He  acted  under  command  of  Bienville,  and  under  direction  of  the  Mississppi 
Company.  It  was  situated  on  the  east  bank  of  the  great  river,  eighteen  miles 
below  Kaskaskia,  and  was  the  headquarters  of  the  district  of  Illinois.  In 
1765,  the  English  flag  first  waved  from  this  old  fort,  and  Illinois  became  a 
possession  of  Great  Britain.  In  1779,  after  the  declaration  of  independence, 
Col.  George  Robert  Clark  took  it  from  the  English,  and  Illinois  became  a  part 
of  Virginia.  It  was  then  known  as  Illinois  County.  All  this  territory  was 
ceded  to  the  General  Government,  to  be  divided'into  States  of  Republican  rights, 
sovereignly,  freedom  and  independence. 

DEVELOPMENT  OF  THE  STATE. 

The  first  Executive  of  Illinois,  Governor  Shadrach  Bond,  in  his  first 
annual  message,  urgently  suggested  the  construction  of  the  Illinois  and  Michi- 
gan Canal.  In  1821,  the  Legislature  appropriated  $10,000  for  surveying  the 
route.  Two  engineers  marked  out  the  track  and  estimated  the  cost  at  $600,000 
or  $700,000.  It  was  eventually  completed  for  the  sum  of  $800,000.  In 
1825,  the  Canal  Company  was  incorporated,  but  no  stock  sold.  In  1826, 
Congress  gave  800,000  acres  of  land  on  the  line  of  the  construction.  In 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  11 

1828,  Commissioners  were  appointed,  and,  with  a  new  survey  and  new 
estimates,  the  work  was  begun.  In  1834-35,  an  able  report  on  the  whole 
matter  was  submitted  by  George  Farquhar.  This  has  been  styled  the  ablest 
report  ever  made  to  a  Western  Legislature.  It  became  a  model  for  subsequent 
action.  The  work  of  the  canal  finally  reached  completion  in  1848.  Its  immense 
cost  proved  a  safe  and  profitable  investment.  The  remark  has  been  aptly 
made,  "  It  was  not  built  as  a  speculation,  any  more  than  a  doctor  is  employed 
as  a  speculation."  The  treasury  of  the  State  has  been  annually  enriched  from 
its  net  returns  to  the  sum  of  $111,000. 

One  impetus  of  the  construction  of  this  canal  was  the  unprecedented  sale 
of  town  lots  along  its  course,  especially  in  Chicago.  Adjoining  States  caught 
the  fever.  "  It  cut  up  men's  farms  without  regard  to  locality,  and  cut  up  the 
purses  of  purchasers  without  regard  to  consequences."  In  Indiana  alone  the 
building  lots  sold  might  have  accommodated  every  citizen  of  the  Republic  at 
that  time. 

The  Legislature  of  1836-7  engaged  in  the  speculation.  They  passed  a 
code  for  internal  improvement  unsurpassed  in  designs  for  the  good  of  a  young 
State.  One  thousand  three  hundred  miles  of  railroad  were  to  be  laid  out  and 
built — a  line  crossing  the  State  in  all  directions.  The  few  counties  not  reached 
by  the  canal,  railroad  or  any  river  were  offered  a  compensation  of  $200,000  to 
be  distributed  freely  among  the  people.  The  work  was  ordered  to  be  started 
simultaneously  on  both  ends  of  these  railroads  and  rivers,  and  at  each  river 
crossing.  Twelve  million  dollars  were  appropriated,  and  Commissioners  in- 
structed to  effect  loans  on  the  credit  of  the  State.  These  stupendous  plans 
appear  more  remarkable  when  it  is  remembered  that  in  those  early  days  the 
population  was  short  of  400,000.  Many  counties  scarcely  were  dotted  with 
a  cabin,  and  railroads  were  a  new  invention. 

But  a  serious  misfortune  now  clouded  the  sky  of  internal  improvement. 
The  State  Bank  loaned  its  funds  extensively  to  Godfrey,  Gilman  &  Co.,  and 
other  houses,  in  order  to  draw  trade  from  St.  Louis  to  Alton.  They  failed, 
and  the  bank  went  with  them. 

Witness  the  changed  aspects  of  1840.  A  debt  of  $14,000,000  hanging 
over  480,000  inhabitants,  only  six  small  cities :  Chicago,  Springfield,  Quincy, 
Alton,  Galena  and  Nauvoo.  The  State's  credit  was  gone,  the  treasury  empty, 
and  not  money  enough  among  all  the  population  to  disburse  the  interest  of  the 
debt  one  year.  Providentially,  a  wise  and  honest  Governor  stood  at  the  helm^ 
and  steered  safely  beyond  the  rocks  of  repudiation. 

HISTORY   OF  THE   "COMPACT  OF  1787." 

Thomas  Jefferson  was  an  early  emancipator.  He  was  in  favor  of  the  exclusion 
of  slavery  from  the  territory  ceded  to  the  General  Government  by  Virginia.  As 
often  as  the  question  came  up  in  Congress  assembled,  the  sturdy  President's  theory 


12  HISTORV  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

was  put  down  by  the  majority  of  Southern  votes.  Still  Jefferson  was  earnestly 
trying  to  mark  out  a  system  of  government  for  the  Northwestern  Territory.  In 
July,  1787,  an  act  was  pending  wherein  the  anti-slavery  clause  had  been  ex- 
cluded. Congress  was  convened  in  New  York  city.  Rev.  Dr.  Manasseh  Cut- 
ler, of  Massachusetts,  was  pleading  the  interests  of  the  Northwestern  Territory. 
While  the  slavery  concession  to  the  South  was  deemed  sufficient  to  carry  the 
act,  Massachusetts  owned  the  territory  of  Maine,  and  wished  to  force  it  on  the 
market.  Dr.  Cutler  came,  representing  a  company  who  were  desirous  of  pur- 
chasing a  tract  of  land  included  in  Ohio.  It  was  a  speculation  and  for  coloni- 
zation purposes.  At  this  time,  Government  money  rated  eighteen  cents  on  a 
dollar.  This  Company  proposed  to  purchase  1,500,000  acres.  Dr.  Cutler 
represented  a  call  for  5,500,000  acres.  This  was  a  tempting  sale.  It  would  ma- 
terially reduce  the  national  debt.  Jefferson's  policy  provided  for  the  public  credit. 

At  this  juncture,  a  remarkable  man,  in  the  person  of  Dr.  Cutler,  infused 
and  turned  the  tide  of  events  by  which  a  vast  and  prolific  empire  in  the  rich 
States  of  Illinois,  Ohio,  Indiana,  Wisconsin  and  Michigan  became  forever  con- 
secrated to  the  honesty  and  prosperity  of  freedom. 

On  this  memorable  July  of  1787,  in  the  legislative  halls,  the  Southern  mem- 
bers rallied  around  Dr.  Cutler.  He  was,  as  history  represents,  a  man  of  great 
parts  and  a  courtly  gentleman.  He  graduated  at  Yale,  received  his  A.  M. 
from  Harvard  and  D.  D.  from  Yale.  He  had  taken  degrees  in  three  learned 
professions  and  published  a  scientific  work  on  the  examination  of  plants.  His 
presence  was  commanding,  his  face  comely  and  bold.  He  stood  second  tc- 
Franklin  as  a  scientist  of  America.  The  Southern  members  declared  him  to  be 
the  most  gentlemanly  man  of  the  North. 

Massachusetts  was  opposed  to  opening  the  Northwestern  region.  This 
sharpened  the  zeal  of  Virginia,  and  the  South  lauded  Dr.  Cutler.  He  dined 
with  the  English  Minister  and  his  guests,  the  Southern  gentlemen.  While  he 
thus  made  friends  with  the  South,  enabling  himself  to  command  the  situation, 
Massachusetts  could  not  vote  against  him,  because  many  of  her  constituents 
were  personally  interested  in  the  Western  speculation. 

Dr.  Cutler,  true  to  deep  and  noble  convictions,  drew  up  "  one  of  the  most 
compact  and  finished  documents  of  wise  statesmanship  that  has  ever  adorned 
any  law  book." 

Preceding  the  Federal  Constitution,  it  was  an  immortal  antecedent.  The 
Constitution  of  Massachusetts,  adopted  three  years  before,  in  the  "Articles  of 
Compact" — a  title  borrowed  from  Jefferson — comprised  the  following  marked 
points : 

1.  The  exclusion  of  slavery  from  the  Territory  forever. 

2.  Provision  for  public  schools,  giving  one  township  for  a  seminary,  and 
f every  section  numbered  16  in  each  township  ;     that  is,  one-thirty-sixth  of  all 

the  land,  for  public  schools. 


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3.  A  provision  prohibiting  the  adoption  of  any  constitution  or  the  enact- 
ment of  any  law  that  should  nullify  pre-existing  contracts. 

Be  it  forever  remembered  that  this  compact  declared  that  "  Religion,  mo- 
rality and  knowledge,  being  necessary  to  good  government  and  the  happiness  of 
mankind,  schools  and  the  means  of  education  shall  always  be  encouraged." 

Dr.  Cutler  stood  firm  to  his  platform.     He  declared  it  was  that  or  nothing 

-  &  ~ 

and  that  unless  the  land  could  be  made  desirable,  it  was  not  wanted.  He  then 
took  his  horse  and  buggy  and  drove  to  Philadelphia  to  join  the  Constitutional 
Convention. 

July  13,  1787,  the  bill  was  unanimously  adopted.  Every  Southern  mem- 
ber voted  for  it.  Mr.  Yates,  of  New  York,  was  the  only  man  who  voted 
against  it.  The  States  voted  as  States  and  Yates  lost  his  vote.  The  compact 
was  safe  beyond  repeal. 

This  act  has  been  designated  as  being  the  salvation  of  the  Republic  and  the 
death-blow  to  slavery's  perpetuation.  The  South  discovered  their  blunder  and 
tried  to  repeal.  In  1803,  Congress  referred  it  to  a  committee  over  which  John 
Randolph  presided.  He  declared  the  compact  beyond  repeal. 

Illinois  proved  to  be  a  sanguinary  field  for  the  "  irrespressible  conflict."  A 
prolonged  struggle  was  necessary  to  preserve  its  soil  inviolate  for  freedom. 

Southern  portions  of  the  State  had  been  settled  from  the  slave  States. 
Their  customs  and  institutions  followed  as  a  natural  consequence.  The  north- 
ern parts  of  the  State  were  populated  from  the  North  and  East.  Different 
sections  opposed  and  disliked  each  other.  Slavery  was  existing  in  the  southern 
localities,  and  among  the  old  French  settlers.  The  seeds  of  hatred  and  pro- 
vincial contempt  which  germinated  in  rancorous  perfection  in  the  war  of  the 
rebellion  of  1861,  in  those  early  days  were  self-sown  in  the  breasts  of  Southern 
immigrants.  On  the  other  hand,  the  Northern  settlers  regarded  the  Southerners 
with  a  corresponding  disrespect  and  dislike.  Yankees  were  "  a  tricky,  penuri- 
ous, peddling  race,  filling  the  country  with  tinware,  brass  clocks  and  wooden 
nutmegs."  The  Southerner  was  "  a  lean,  lank,  lazy  being,  burrowing  in  a  hut, 
rioting  in  whisky,  dirt  and  ignorance."  This  prejudice,  tempered  with  some 
grains  of  truth,  was  a  long  time  dispelling.  Such  a  condition  of  scattered 
society  offered  but  a  poor  reception  for  the  compact  of  1787.  So  powerful  was 
their  predilection  for  slavery,  the  French  settlers  were  permitted  to  retain  their 
slaves.  Planters  were  allowed  to  move  their  slaves,  provided  they  would  give 
them  the  choice  of  freedom  or  years  of  bondage  for  their  children  until  they 
reached  thirty.  If  the  slaves  under  these  conditions  chose  freedom,  they  were 
required  to  leave  the  State  within  sixty  days  or  be  sold  as  fugitives. 

A  bold  effort  was  made  to  protect  slavery  in  the  State  Constitution  of  1817. 
It  fell  little  short  of  success,  and,  in  1825,  a  convention  was  asked  to  make  a 
new  constitution.  The  scheme  was  tried  again.  The  convention  was  defeated, 
but  slaves  were  numbered  in  the  census  until  1850. 


14  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

From  the  year  1800  to  1818,  the  population  of  Illinois  increased  from 
12,282  to  45,000.  In  the  latter  year,  the  State  Constitution  was  adopted,  a 
star  was  added  to  the  flag,  and  two  votes  to  the  Senate. 

Before  the  war  of  1812,  no  -money  circulated  in  the  territory.  Deer  and 
coon  skins  were  the  medium.  The  issues  of  the  State  Bank,  created  by  the 
Legislature  in  1821,  were  notes  in  the  likeness  of  bank  bills.  These  were  a 

O  7 

legal  tender  for  everything,  The  bank  was  ordered  to  loan  at  any  time,  to  the 
people,  $100,  on  personal  security,  and  larger  sums  on  mortgages.  A  resolu- 
tion was  passed  requesting  the  Secretary  of  the  United  States  Treasury  to 
accept  these  notes  for  land.  The  French  Lieutenant  Governor,  Col.  Menard, 
resolved  as  follows  :  "  Gentlemen  of  the  Senate — It  is  is  moved  and  seconded 
dat  de  notes  of  dis  bank  be  made  land  office  money.  All  in  favor  of  dat 
motion  say  aye  ;  all  against  it  say  no.  It  is  decided  in  the  affirmative.  Now, 
gentlemen,  I  bet  you  one  hundred  dollar  he  never  be  land  office  money." 

•MATERIAL  RESOURCES  OF  THE  STATE. 

Illinois  takes  the  lead  in  the  agricultural  race,  in  the  number  of  acres  under 
the  plow,  viz. :  25,000,000.  Its  soil  is  mostly  a  black  sandy  loam  from  six 
inches  to  sixty  feet  thick.  On  the  American  bottoms  it  has  been  cultivated 
one  hundred  and  fifty  years  with  no  renewal.  Around  the  old  French  towns 
.  it  has  grown  corn  without  cessation  or  replenishing  for  as  many  years.  Every 
plant  that  grows  in  the  tropical  and  temperate  zones  will  flourish  within  the 
borders  of  the  Prairie  State.  The  mineral  wealth  is  enormous  and  varied. 

Coal,  lead,  iron,  copper,  zinc,  fire  clay,  cuma  clay,  common  brick  clay, 
varieties  of  building  stone,  sand,  gravel,  mineral  paints,  are  all  in  rich  store 
for  the  support  of  her  advancing  civilization. 

KING  COAL. 

Four-fifths  of  the  surface  of  the  State  is  underlaid  with  the  coal  measures 
of  geology.  It  has  been  estimated  in  recent  surveys  that  this  vast  deposit 
ranges  from  forty  to  seventy  feet  thick.  Forty-one  thousand  square  miles  has 
been  named  as  the  amount  of  coal  fields  in  Illinois.  This  single  item  in  the 
catalogue  of  her  natural  productions  falls  below  appreciation  in  figures.  The 
magnitude  of  such  wealth  is  incomprehensible.  Future  millions  of  mankind 
are  to  be  blest  by  these  provisions  of  the  Creator  long  before  human  beneficia- 
ries existed. 

Compare  this  coal -ted  with  other  great  carboniferous  deposits  of  the  earth, 
and  a  nearer  understanding  of  its  superior  importance  will  be  reached  : 

In  our  own  land,  Virginia  has  20,000  square  miles  of  coal ;  Pennsylvania, 
16,000  ;  Ohio,  12,000. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  15 

Great  Britain  has  12,000  ;  France,  1,719 ;  Spain,  3,000  ;  Belgium,  578. 
Illinois  comprises  about  twice  as  many  square  miles  as  all  these  countries  com- 
bined, and  one-seventh  of  all  the  known  fields  on  this  continent  lies  within  the 
bounds  of  this  State.  Her  aggregate  of  co'al,  sold  for  one-seventh  of  a  cent  per 
ton,  would  pay  the  national  debt.  At  the  present  rate  of  consumption,  the  coal 
deposits  of  England  will  be  exhausted  in  250  years.  Then  she  must  extend 
her  dominion  or  import  her  fuel.  At  the  same  rate  of  consumption,  the  coal  in 
Illinois  would  last  120,000  years. 

ANNUAL  PRODUCTS. 

Illinois  has  for  many  years  produced  more  wheat  than  any  other  State  in 
the  Union.  In  1875,  she  raised  130,000,000  bushels  of  corn.  This  is  one- 
sixth  of  all  the  corn  product  of  the  Union.  Two  million  seven  hundred  and 
forty-seven  thousand  tons  -of  hay  was  harvested — nearly  one-tenth  of  all  the  hay 
gathered  in  the  United  States.  The  hay  of  Illinois  is  equivalent  to  the  cotton 
crop  of  Louisiana.  Her  farm  implements  are  valued  at  $211,000,000  ;  her  live 
stock  is  only  outvalued  by  that  of  the  Empire  State.  In  1875,  she  had 
25,000,000  hogs  and  packed  2,113,845,  nearly  one-half  of  all  packed  in  the 
United  States.  The  whole  world  is  the  market  for  the  pork  of  the  West,  and 
the  demand  is  increasing.  The  working  classes  of  Europe  are  partial  to  Amer- 
ican cured  bacon  and  hams. 

An  apt  writer  has  thus  grouped  the  excellencies  and  advantages  of  the 
Prairie  State : 

"  Depth  and  richness  of  soil ;  per  cent,  of  good  ground ;  acres  of  improved 
land  ;  large  farms  ;  number  of  farmers ;  amount  of  wheat,  corn,  oats  and  honey 
produced  ;  value  of  animals  for  slaughter  ;  number  of  hogs  ;  amount  of  pork  ; 
number  of  horses — three  times  as  many  as  Kentucky,  the  horse  State." 

This  State  is  only  second  in  many  other  great  interests.  Here  are  some  of 
the  most  important :  Value  of  farm  implements  and  products,  of  live  stock  and 
tons  of  coal  mined.  Her  educational  advantages  and  interests  are  superior. 
She  has  a  permanent  school  fund  only  second  to  any  other  State.  She  pub- 
lishes great  numbers  of  books,  maps  and  newspapers. 

The  shipping  of  this  State  ranks  next  to  the  metropolitan  port — New  York. 

Illinois  is  third  in  colleges,  teachers  and  schools;  cattle,  lead,  hay,  flax, 
sorghum  and  beeswax. 

She  is  fourth  in  population,  in  children  enrolled  for  public  schools,  in  law 
schools,  butter,  potatoes  and  carriages. 

She  is  fifth  in  value  of  real  and  personal  property,  in  theological  seminaries 
and  colleges  exclusively  for  women,  in  milk  sold,  in  boots  and  shoes  manufac- 
tured, and  in  book-binding. 

She  is  seventh  in  the  production  of  wood,  though  the  twelfth  in  area. 
Some  forests  have  been  planted,  and  now  more  wood  and  timber  are  growing' 


16  HISTOBY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

than  the  land  produced  thirty  years  ago.  This  is  a  matter  for  farmers  to  con- 
sider. The  dearth  of  wood,  of  shade,  forest  and  fruit  trees  on  some  of  the 
most  valuable  prairie  farms,  might,  in  a  few  years,  with  moderate  expense  and 
little  care,  be  obviated.  A  few  acres  less  of  wheat  would,  in  many  instances, 
secure  more  vigorous  health  to  the  families,  more  pleasure  to  the  eye,  more 
fruit,  more  comfort  for  the  cattle.  The  farmer  may  cultivate  his  tastes  for  the 
beautiful  and  refined,  with  his  acres,  and  make  a  home  for  his  children  that 
will  aid  in  developing  the  finer  qualities  of  mind  and  heart,  and  thus  in  no 
wise  necessarily  unfit  them  for  the  sphere  in  which  they  were  born.  Honest 
labor,  rewarding  toil,  homely  industry,  may  band  with  gentleness  of  soul,  love 
of  the  beautiful  and  polish  of  manners ;  and  all  these  may  unite  to  form  the 
true  nature's  gentleman  or  gentlewoman. 

Illinois  has  completed  6,759  miles  of  railroad,  worth  $636,458,000;  3,245 
engines  and  61,712  cars  are  in  use;  these  would  make  a  train  long  enough  to 
cover  one-tenth  of  all  the  roads  in  the  State.  Stations  are  five  miles  apart. 
More  than  two-thirds  of  the  land  is  within  five  miles  of  a  railroad.  Last  year, 
15,795,000  passengers  were  carried  36J  miles.  This  is  equal  to  taking  the 
entire  population  twice  across  the  State.  A  large  financial  interest  is  merged 
in  the  Illinois  Central  Railroad.  It  was  incorporated  in  1850.  The  State 
gave  each  alternate  section,  for  six  miles  on  each  side,  and  doubled  the  price'  of 
the  remaining  land.  The  road  received  2,595,000  acres  and  pays  to  the  State 
one-seventh  of  the  gross  receipts.  The  State  received,  in  1876,  $35,000 ;  has 
received,  in  all,  $7,000,000.  Annual  receipts  from  the  canal  are  $111,000. 

Illinois  manufactures,  annually,  $205,000^000  worth  of  goods.  This  com- 
pares favorably  with  New  York  and  Pennsylvania.  From  1860  to  1870,  her 
manufacturing  establishments  increased  300  per  cent. ;  capital  employed,  350 
per  cent. ;  amount  of  product,  400  per  cent. 

From  these  dry  statistics,  which  are  of  incalculable  interest  as  a  measure- 
ment of  agricultural,  commercial  and  financial  progress,  turn  to  the  contempla- 
tion of  some  of  the 


GENERAL  FEATURES  OF  THE  STATE. 

From  the  eloquent  Centennial  oration,  delivered  by  Dr.  C.  H.  Fowler,  at 
Philadelphia,  by  appointment  of  Governor  Beveridge,  we  copy  some  fine  para- 
graphs containing  items  of  universal  interest : 

"  The  great  battles  of  history  that  have  been  determinative  of  dynasties 
and  destinies  have  been  strategical  battles;  chiefly  the  question  of  position. 
Thermopylae  has  been  the  war-cry  of  freemen  for  twenty-four  centuries.  It 
only  tells  how  much  there  may  be  in  position.  All  this  advantage  belongs  to 
Illinois.  It  is  in  the  heart  of  the  greatest  valley  in  the  world,  the  vast  region 
between  the  mountains — a  valley  that  could  feed  mankind  for  a  thousand  years. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  17 

It  is  well  on  toward  the  center  of  the  continent.  It  is  in  the  great  temperate 
belt,  in  which  have  been  found  nearly  all  the  aggressive  civilizations  of  history. 
It  has  sixty-five  miles  of  frontage  on  the  head  of  the  lake.  *  *  It  has, 
altogether,  2,000  miles  of  water  front,  connecting  with  and  running  through, 
in  all,  about  12,000  miles  of  navigable  water,  including  rivers  and  canals. 

"But  this  is  not  all.  These  waters  are  made  most  available  by  the  fact  that 
the  lake  and  the  State  lie  on  the  ridge  running  into  the  great  valley  from  the 
east.  Within  cannon  shot  of  the  lake,  the  water  runs  from  the  lake  to  the 
gulf.  The  lake  now  empties  at  both  ends — one  into  the  Atlantic  and  one  into 
the  Gulf  of  Mexico.  The  lake  thus  seems  to  hang  over  the  land.  This  makes 
the  dockage  most  serviceable:  there  are  no  steep  banks  to  damage  it.  Both 
lake  and  river  are  made  for  use.  The  climate  varies  from  Portland  to  Rich- 
mond ;  it  favors  every  product  of  the  continent,  including  the  tropics,  with  less 
than  half  a  dozen  exceptions.  It  produces^ every  great  nutriment  of  the 
world,  except  bananas  and  rice.  It  is  hardly  too  much  to  say  that  it  is  the 
most  productive  spot  known  to  civilization.  With  the  soil  full  of  bread  and 
the  earth  full  of  minerals,  with  an  upper  surface  full  of  food  and  an  under 
layer  of  fuel,  with  perfect  natural  drainage  and  abundant  springs  and  streams 
and  navigable  rivers,  half  way  between  the  frosts  of  the  north  and  the  fruits 
of  the  south,  within  a  day's  ride  of  the  great  deposits  of  iron,  coal,  copper, 
lead,  zinc,  containing  and  controlling  the  great  grain,  cattle,  pork  and  lumber 
markets  of  the  world,  it  is  not  strange  that  Illinois  has  the  advantage  of  position. 

"  This  advantage  has  been  supplemented  by  the  character  of  the  population. 
In  the  early  days,  when  Illinois  was  first  admitted  to  the  Union,  her  population 
were  chiefly  from  Kentucky  and  Virginia.  But,  in  the  conflict  of  ideas  concerning 
slavery,  a  strong  tide  of  emigration  came  in  from  the  East,  and  soon  changed 
this  composition.  In  1870,  her  non-native  population  were  from  colder  soils. 
New  York  furnished  133,290;  Ohio  gave  162,623;  Pennsylvania  sent  on 
98,352 ;  the  entire  South  gave  us  only  206,734.  In  all  her  cities,  and  in  all 
her  German  and  Scandinavian  and  other  foreign  colonies,  Illinois  has  only 
about  one-fifth  of  her  people  of  foreign  birth.  " 

MILITARY  STRENGTH  AND  PATRIOTISM. 

From  the  time  when  the  call  of  Governor  Reynolds,  in  1832-33,  stimulated 
the  pioneers  of  the  State,  and  the  people  drove  Blackhawk  and  his  warriors  across 
the  Mississippi,  until  the  memorable  hour  when  Abraham  Lincoln  at  the  head 
of  the  nation  said,  "The  country  needs  the  sacrifice,"  Illinois  has  nobly  conse- 
crated her  sons  to  the  vindication  and  defense  of  the  country.  They  have  been 
no  laggards  from  the  front,  no  cowards  in  the  battles  of  the  Republic. 

For  the  Mexican  War  that  broke  out  in  May,  1846,  8,370  men  volunteered; 
only  3,720  could  be  accepted.  In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  256,000  men  were 


18  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

enrolled  for  the  State  regiments,  and  through  other  States  290,000.  This  was 
a  larger  number  than  all  the  soldiers  of  the  Federal  Government  during  the 
war  of  the  Revolution.  The  law  of  Congress  only  required  men  from  twenty 
to  forty-five  years  of  age ;  but  Illinois  sent  them  freely  from  eighteen  to  forty- 
five.  The  people  were  so  eager  to  go  they  did  not  seek  to  correct  the  enroll- 
ment ;  20,844  were  sent  for  ninety  or  one  hundred  days,  for  whom  no  credit 
was  asked.  Numbering  one-thirteenth  of  the  population  of  the  loyal  States, 
she  sent  regularly  one-tenth  of  all  the  soldiers.  Sherman  marched  forty-five 
regiments  from  Illinois  in  that  grand  sweep  to  the  SEA. 

Illinois  soldiers  brought  home  300  tattered  flags.  The  first  United  States 
colors  that  were  victoriously  planted  at  Richmond  was  an  Illinois  flag.  She 
sent  nurses  to  every  field  and  hospital  to  care  for  her  sick  and  wounded. 

Among  all  her  grand  statesmen  and  immortal  heroes,  the  name  of  the  martyr 
President  will  glow  as  if  every  letter  were  a  star  of  the  first  magnitude,  through 
all  centuries  to  come. 

Dr.  Fowler  says :  "  The  analysis  of  Mr.  Lincoln's  character  is  difficult  on 

i/  */ 

account  of  its  symmetry.  In  this  age,  we  look  with  admiration  on  his  uncom- 
promising honesty.  And  well  we  may,  for  this  saved  us.  Thousands  through- 
out the  length  and  breadth  .of  our  country,  who  knew  him  only  as  'Honest  Old 
Abe,'  voted  for  him  on  that  account ;  and  wisely  did  they  choose,  for  no  other 
man  could  have  carried  us  through  the  fearful  night  of  the  war.  When  his 
plans  were  too  vast  for  our  comprehension,  and  his  faith  in  the  cause  too  sub- 
lime for  our  participation ;  when  it  was  all  night  about  us,  and  all  dead  before 
us,  and  all  sad  and  desolate  behind  us ;  when  not  one  ray  shone  upon  our  cause ; 
when  traitors  were  haughty  and  exultant  at  the  South,  and  fierce  and  blas- 
phemous at  the  North ;  when  the  loyal  men  here  seemed  almost  in  a  minority : 
when  the  stoutest  heart  quailed,  the  bravest  cheek  paled ;  when  generals  were 
defeating  each  other  for  place,  and  contractors  leeching  out  the  very  heart's 
blood  of  the  prostrate  Republic ;  when  everything  else  had  failed  us,  we  looked 
at  this  calm,  patient  man  standing  like  a  rock  in  a  storm,  and  said :  '  Mr. 
Lincoln  is  honest  and  we  can  trust  him  still.'  Holding  to  this  single  point 
with  the  energy  of  faith  and  despair,  we  held  together,  and,  under  God,  he 
brought  us  through  to  victory. 

"  His  practical  wisdom  made  him  the  wonder  of  all  lands.  With  such  cer- 
tainty did  Mr.  Lincoln  follow  causes  to  their  ultimate  effects,  that  his  foresight 
of  contingencies  seemed  almost  prophetic.  He  is  radiant  with  all  the  great  virtues, 
and  his  memory  shall  shed  a  glory  upon  this  age  that  shall  fill  the  eyes  of  men  as 
they  look  into  history.  Other  men  have  excelled  him  in  some  point,  but  taken 
at  all  points,  all  in  all,  he  stands  head  and  shoulders  above  every  other  man  of 
6,000  years.  An  administrator,  he  saved  the  nation  in  the  perils  of  unpar- 
alleled civil  war.  A  statesman,  he  justified  his  measures  by  their  success.  A 
philanthropist,  he  gave  liberty  to  one  race  and  salvation  to  another.  A  moral- 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  19 

ist,  he  bowed  from  the  summit  of  human  power  at  the  foot  of  the  Cross,  and 
became  a  Christian.  A  mediator,  he  exercised  mercy  under  the  most  absolute 
abeyance  to  law.  A  leader,  he  was  no  partizan.  A  commander,  he  was  un- 
tainted with  blood.  A  ruler  in  desperate  times,  he  was  unsullied  with  crime. 
A  man,  he  has  left  no  word  of  passion,  no  thought  of  malice,  no  trick  of 
craft,  no  act  of  jealousy,  no  purpose  of  selfish  ambition.  Thus,  perfected  with- 
out a  model,  and  without  a  peer,  he  was  dropped  into  these  troubled  years  to 
adorn  and  embellish  all  that  is  good  and  all  that  is  great  in  our  humanity,  and  to 
present  to  all  coming  time  the  representative  of  the  divine  idea  of  free  govern- 
ment. It  is  not  too  much  to  say  that  away  down  in  the  future,  when  the 
republic  has  fallen  from  its  niche  in  the  wall  of  time ;  when  the  great  war  itself 
shall  have  faded  out  in  the  distance,  like  a  mist  on  the  horizon  ;  when  the 
Anglo-Saxon  language  shall  be  spoken  only  by  the  tongue  of  the  stranger,  then 
the  generations  looking  this  way  shall  see  the  great  President  as  the  supreme 
figure  in  this  vortex  of  history." 

RELIGIOUS,  EDUCATIONAL  INTERESTS  AND  MORALS. 

,Dr.  Fowler  says  the  State  was  born  of  the  missionary  spirit.  Rev.  Mr. 
Wiley,  pastor  of  a  Scotch  congregation  in  Randolph  County,  petitioned  the 
Constitutional  Convention  of  1818  to  recognize  Jesus  Christ  as  king,  and  the 
Scriptures  as  the  only  necessary  guide  and  book  of  law. 

Rev.  J.  M.  Peck  was  the  first  educated  Protestant  minister  in  the  State. 
He  was  settled  at  Rock  Spring,  St.  Glair  County,  in  1820.  He  published  the 
first  gazetteer  of  Illinois.  The  first  College  was  started  in  1828,  in  Lebanon, 
by  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  and  named  after  Bishop  McKendree. 
The  next  was  Illinois  College,  at  Jacksonville,  in  1830,  supported  by  the  Pres- 
byterians. In'  1832,  the  Baptists  established  ShurtleiF  College,  at  Alton.  The 
Presbyterians  built  Knox  College,  at  Galesburg,  in  1838,  and  the  Episcopalians 
Jubilee  College,  at  Peoria,  in  1847.  The  State  can  now  boast  of  one  well-en- 
dowed University — the  Northwestern,  at  Evanston,  with  its  magnificent  edifices, 
six  colleges,  ninety  instructors,  1,000  students,  and  $1,500,000  endowment. 

Illinois  owns  $22,300,000  in  church  property,  and  has  4,298  church  organi- 
zations. Nine  million  five  hundred  thousand  copies  of  religious  papers  are 
issued  annually  in  the  State. 

The  material  resources  of  Illinois,  vast  as  they  are,  are  surpassed  by  educa- 
tional facilities  and  institutions.  The  compact  of  1787  devoted,  irrevocably, 
)ne-thirty-sixth  of  her  soil  to  common  schools ;  and  the  first  law  inscribed 
upon  the  statutes,  in  1818,  gave  three  per  cent,  of  all  the  rest  to  education. 

We  have  11,050  schools,  and  by  the  old  compact,  there  can  be  no  legal 
interference  with  the  Bible  in  the  public  schools.  We  have  more  volumes,  in 
public  libraries,  than  Massachusetts.  Of  the  44,500,000  volumes  in  the 


20  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

public  libraries  of  the  United  States,  one-thirteenth  belong  to  Illinois.  In 
neAvspapers,  she  stands  fourth,  with  a  yearly  increase  truly  marvelous.  In  1850, 
500,000  copies  were  issued;  in.  1860,  27,590,000;  in  1870,  113,140,000. 

In  1860,  she  had  eighteen  colleges  and  seminaries;  1870,  eighty. 

There  is  but  one  record  of  a  duel  between  citizens  of  Illinois  on  her  own 
soil.  Alphonso  Stewart  and  William  Bennett  were  the  principals.  The  seconds 
agreed  to  make  it  a  sham,  and  provide  blanks.  Stewart  was  in  the  secret. 
Bennett  mistrusted,  and,  unobserved,  slipped  a  bullet  into  his  gun,  and  killed 
Stewart,  then  fled  the  State.  Afterward,  he  was  caught,  convicted  and  hung. 
This  terminated  the  use  of  the  code  of  honor  in  Illinois. 

CHICAGO. 

"Queen  city  of  the  lakes  and  the  prairies,"  positively,  indeed,  and  com- 
mercially the  marvel  of  the  world. 

Through  the  greatest  calamity  of  modern  times,  that  destroyed  her  in  a  day, 
she  arose  like  a  miracle  of  resurrection,  instinct  with  unparalleled  energy, 
majestic  with  courage,  beautiful  and  mighty.  The  youngest  great  city  of  the 
world.  What  is  a  Damascus  of  all  the  centuries  in  comparison  with  her  to-day? 
What  are  the  thousand  years  of  Icelandic  settlement,  in  comparison  with  Chi- 
cago's less  than  fifty? 

All  cities  shuddered,  all  lands  trembled,  all  hearts  suffered,  when  Chicago  lay 
smouldering  in  the  ashes  of  her  unequaled  prosperity.  "  To  have  struggled 
and  suffered  amid  those  fiery  scenes  is  as  distinguishing  as  to  have  fought  at 
Thermopylae,  or  Salamis,  or  Hastings,  or  Waterloo,  or  Bunker  Hill." 

In  1796,  a  mulatto  from  the  West  Indies,  named  Jean  Baptiste  Pointe  au 
Sable,  came  here  to  trade  with  the  Indians.  John  Kinzie  was  his  successor, 
in  1804,  the  year  in  which  Fort  Dearborn  was  built.  It  remained  only  a 
trading  post  from  that  time,  until  the  period  of  the  Black  Hawk  war,  in  1832. 
In  1833,  the  settlement  about  the  fort  Avas  incorporated  as  a  town.  Voters 
were  divided — twelve  voting  for,  one  against  it.  Four  years  later,  it  became  a 
city,  embracing  560  acres.  In  1869,  it  occupied  23,000. 

Grain  was  imported  from  the  East,  until  1837.  The  first  exportation  was 
made  in  1839.  A  board  of  trade  organized  in  1848.  It  did  not  grow  strong 
before  1855.  Grain  was  sold  by  the  wagon-load  in  the'street.  At  the  present 
day,  one-tenth  af  all  the  wheat  grown  in  the  United  States  is  handled  in 
Chicago. 

In  1854,  the  exports  of  grain  from  Chicago  exceeded  those  of  New  York, 
doubled  those  of  St.  Petersburg,  and  the  other  largest  grain  markets  of  Europe. 

Chicago  is,  indisputably,  the  great  railroad  center  of  the  world.  Examine 
a  complete  map  of  the  State,  and  see  the  eighteen  trunk  lines,  exclusive  of 
eastern  connections. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  21 

There  are  more  than  10,000  miles  of  railroad  tributary  to  this  city.  All 
these  roads  have  centered  here,  by  the  instinct  of  capital.  The  city  has  never 
given  a  dollar  to  secure  one  of  them. 


COMMERCIAL  CHICAGO. 

The  commerce  of  the  city,  in  1871,  had  reached  $450,000,000.  In  1875, 
it  was  double  that. 

It  is  stated  that  one-half  of  our  imported  goods  come  directly  to  Chicago. 
Her  banking  capital  is  $24,431,000.  Her  wholesale  business,  in  1875,  was 
$294,000,000.  Notwithstanding  the  general  depression  throughout  the  country, 
a  greater  volume  of  business  was  transacted  in  1876  than  in  any  preceding 
year.  The  total  trade  of  the  city,  for  1876,  was  measured  by  $652,000,000. 
It  is  a  loss  of  eight-tenths  of  one  per  cent.,  in  currency,  from  1875,  but  a  gain, 
if  reckoned  on  a  gold  basis.  Our  manufacturers  report  $200,500,000  for  the 
same  year. 

Chicago  is  the  commercial  focus  of  the  great  Northwest.  As  the  country 
prospers,  so  the  city  must  thrive.  The  welfare  of  one  depends  on  the  other. 
If  the  farmer  has  poor  crops,  or  receives  but  low  prices  for  what  he  has  to  sell, 
he  is  less  able  to  invest  in  luxuries  or  necessaries,  and  the  city  merchant  and 
manufacturer  miss  the  farmer's  trade. 

With  the  single  exception  of  hogs,  the  products  of  the  farm  commanded 
relatively  low  prices  in  1876  ;  but  on  the  whole  the  produce  trade  compares 
favorably  through  the  year  with  former  years.  The  principal  falling  off  was 
in  wheat. 

Up  to  a  very  recent  period,  New  York  controlled  nearly  all  the  foreign 
trade  of  the  United  States,  with  much  of  that  between  the  seaboard  and  the 
West.  The  prominent  class  in  England  and  on  the  continent  of  Europe  known 
as  "importers,"  used  to  send  their  orders  for  wheat,  flour  and  bacon  to  factors 
in  New  York,  who  filled  those  orders  there,  and  insisted  on  having  the  produce 
of  the  West  offered  to  them  at  their  doors  and  nearly  on  their  own  terms.  Now 
the  majority  of  those  foreign  buyers  have  found  that  they  can  do  far  better  to 
deal  directly  with  the  West,  and  are  sending  their  orders  to  Chicago.  Com- 
manding, as  she  does,  a  large  part  of  the  produce  of  the  Northwest  in  the  places 
where  it  is  raised  ;  possessing  the -ability  to  hold  it  in  the  country  till  wanted, 
and  the  facilities  for  storing  it  in  immense  quantities  within  her  own  limits  ;  the 
center  of  so  vast  a  network  of  railroads,  with  a  capital  sufficient  to  control  the 
movement  in  every  stage,  Chicago  holds  the  key  to  the  situation,  and  has 
literally  forced  the  merchant  princes  of  the  Old  World  to  come  hither,  as  to 
the  greatest  primary  market  in  the  world.  It  is  true  she  has  powerful  com- 
petitors in  other  countries,  but  that  competition  tends  to  enhance  the  im- 
portance of  Chicago. 


22  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

The  same  arguments  apply  to  the  trade  of  the  Eastern  States,  which  used 
to  be  supplied  mainly  from  New  York.  Now  the  bacon  from  Chicago  goes 
directly  South,  and  corn  goes  direct  to  the  New  England  consumer  without  the 
intervention  of  New  York  merchants.  It  is  found  that  the  inspection  systems 
of  Chicago  throw  safeguards  around  the  trade  in  grain,  flour,  pork  and  meats, 
which  are  worth  more  than  the  handling  charges  here. 

There  are  now  nineteen  elevators  for  the  handling  of  grain  in  Chicago. 
In  addition  to  these,  there  are  immense  storehouses  for  all  kinds  of  produce. 
Four  hundred  and  fifty  pairs  of  hands  are  employed  in  the  public  grain  eleva- 
tors, besides  the  inspectors  and  the  men  who  move  the  cars  on  the  track,  etc. 

The  pork  trade  was  not  so  well  controlled  by  capital  through  1876  as  1875, 
Chicago  packs  as  many  hogs  as  Cincinnati,  Louisville,  St.  Louis,  Indianapolis 
and  Milwaukee  combined,  and  she  has  become  the  model  for  operations  outside, 
as  well  as  the  center  for  provision  trade.  There  is  a  strong  tendency  to  con- 
centrate stocks  here,  where  they  will  command  the  speculative  and  consuming 
trade  of  the  world. 

There  was'a  decided  increase  in  receipts  of  flour  for  1876,  viz. :  3,014,286 
barrels,  against  2,625,883  barrels  in  1875.  The  mills  of  the  city  have  been 
running  nearly  to  their  full  capacity  all  the  year.  The  milling  capacity  of  the 
West  has  greatly  increased  during  the  past  few  years. 

Kansas  flours  come  here  more  sparingly  now  than  they  used  to  do.  They 
are  not  as  readily  sold  as  those  made  in  other  sections ;  they  are  good,  but  not 
white  enough  to  suit  the  majority  of  trade.  Recently  Nebraska  millers  have 
sent  flour  to  Chicago  for  the  first  time.  The  article  is  generally  liked,  and  it 
meets  with  a  ready  sale. 

The  average  wholesale  price  for  the  year  (1876)  was  about  $4.75  per  barrel 
for  shipping  extras,  $5.75  on  Minnesotas. 

The  receipts  of  wheat,  as  reported  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Board  of  Trade, 
in  1876,  were  17,491,057  bushels,  against  24,206,370  bushels  in  1875.  The 
inspection  into  store,  as  reported  by  the  State  authorities,  was  42,624  car  loads, 
which,  at  350  bushels  to  the  car,  would  equal  14,918,400  bushels.  The  differ- 
ence between  this  and  the  Board  of  Trade  report  is  due  to  grain  consigned  on 
track,  and  wheat  billed  through  to  Chicago. 

O  O 

Receipts  for  oats  were  12,654,621  bushels,  against  12,916,428  in  1875,  and 
shipments  11,688,471  bushels,  against  10,277,134  bushels  in  same  year.  This 
falling  off  was  owing  to  the  relatively  low  prices  during  1876,  in  addition  to 
poor  quality  of  the  crop. 

The  demand  for  rye  was  light  through  the  greater  part  of  1876,  while  the 
volume  offered  for  sale  was  unusually  large.  The  receipts  were  fully  doubled, 
being  1,401,121  against  699,583  bushels  in  1875.  Nearly  all  the  distilleries 
of  Chicago  were  closed  during  most  of  the  year,  and  the  shipments  were  greatly 
increased  from  those  of  1875. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  23 

The  barley  market  has  not  yet  recovered  from  the  demoralization  that  set 
in  after  the  panic  of  1873,  and  the  character  of  the  crop  has  not  tended  to 
improve  the  trade.  Receipts  were  4,750,176  bushels  in  1876  ;  3,107,297 
bushels  in  1875.  Shipments,  2.868,468  bushels,  against  1,868,206  bushels  the 
preceding  year. 

The  records  of  the  Union  Stock  Yards  and  Transit  Company  show  that 
the  volume  of  business  transacted  there  during  the  Centennial  year  was  in  ex- 
cess of  any  previous  twelve  months.  The  total  arrival  of  cattle,  hogs  and  sheep 
was  5,669,420  head,  or  417,519  head  more  than  reported  for  any  former  year. 
It  is  a  well-known  fact  that  in  many  of  the  live  stocks  of  the  country  the  busi- 
ness for  1876  was  a  decline  from  1875.  •* 

1876  was  more  than  ordinarily  favorable  for  the  dairy  interest.  The  pro- 
duction in  the  West  of  butter  and  cheese  was  in  excess  of  any  former  season. 
The  healthy  character  of  the  butter  trade  Avas  owing  to  the  existence  of  a  largely 
increased  export  demand.  Receipts  of  cheese  in  Chicago  were  about  23,280,000 
pounds,  against  12,000,000  pounds  in  1875.  Receipts  of  butter,  35,384,184 
pounds,  against  30,243,247  pounds  in  1875. 

The  season  closed  with  the  West  nearly  cleared  of  wool.  About  50,000 
pounds  of  old  wool  were  brought  into  the  new  season.  More  Colorado  wool 
was  handled  in  Chicago  in  1876  than  any  previous  year.  This  city  bids  fair 
to  be  the  great  distributing  center  for  the  wool  of  Illinois  and  the  surrounding 
territories.  The  quantity  of  California  wool  sold  here  is  increasing.  The 
Western  consumption  of  wool  is  also  increasing. 

The  hay  crop  of  1876  was  an  average  one  in  the  West,  and  secured  in  ex- 
cellent condition.  Timothy  hay  of  the  crop  of  1875  sold  at  $8.50  to  $14.00 ; 
prairie  at  $6.00  to  $11.00.  Timothy  of  1876  has  ruled  steady  at  $8.00  to 
$11.50,  and  prairie  at  $5.50  to  $8.00  per  ton. 

We  have  enumerated  these  statistics  of  the  commerce  of  Chicago  and  the 
Northwest,  for  the  years  1875  and  1876,  for  convenient  comparisons  in  the 
future.  We  do  not  expect  to  enlighten  the  patrons  of  this  book  by  presenting 
all  these  details  of  figures,  for  the  farmers  of  Illinois  are  not  an  ignorant  class 
of  people  who  neglect  libraries  and  fail  to  patronize  and  read  the  newspapers  of 
the  day. 

VARIOUS  ITEMS. 

Chicago  now  embraces  thirty-six  square  miles  and  has  thirty  miles  of  water 
front  besides  the  outside  harbor  of  refuge  of  400  acres,  inclosed  by  a  crib  sea- 
wall. The  water  provided  for  the  city  from  the  lake  is  as  pure  as  any  in  the 
world.  It  is  received  through  two  tunnels  extending  to  a  crib  two  miles  from 
the  shore.  The  supply  is  brought  from  thirty-five  feet  below  the  surface,  and 
is  always  .clear  and  cold.  The  closest  analysis  detects  no  impurities  in  the 
water  reservoirs.  The  first  water- tunnel  is  five  feet  two  inches  in  diameter, 


24  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

and  two  miles  long.  It  can  deliver  50,000,000  gallons  per  day.  The  second 
is  seven  feet  in  diameter  and  six  miles  long.  It  runs  four  miles  under  the  city 
and  can  deliver  100,000,000  cf  gallons  per  day.  The  water  is  distributed 
through  410  miles  of  water-mains. 

One-third  of  the  city  has  been  raised  an  average  of  eight  feet,  making  the 
sewerage  pitch  263  miles.  In  1844,  the  streets  were  little  better  than  quag- 
mires, and  for  years  the  reputation  of  the  city  for  health>  was  anything  but 
favorable.  Now,  it  is  emphatically  one  of  the  healthiest  cities  in  the  Union. 
Wooden  block  pavements  were  used  in  1857.  In  1840,  water  was  delivered  by 
peddlars  in  carts  or  by  hand.  Afterward,  a  twenty-five  horse-poAver  engine 
pushed  it  through  hollow  logs  laid  along  the  streets,  till  1854,  when  it  was  car- 
ried into  the  houses  by  new  works. 

The  first  fire-engine  was  used  in  1835 ;  the  first  steam  fire-engine  in  1859. 
Gas  was  used  for  lighting  the  city  in  1850.  The  Young  Men's  Christian  As- 
sociation was  organized  in  1858^  and  horse  railroads  constructed  in  1859.  A 
museum  was  opened  in  1863  ;  the  alarm  telegraph  adopted  in  1864  ;  the  opera 
house  built  in  1865. 

THE  MAILS. 

In  1831,  the  mail  was  taken  twice  a  week  from  the  city  by  a  half-breed 
Indian,  on  foot,  to  Niles,  Michigan.  He  brought  back  what  news  he  could 
gather.  In  1846,  often  only  one  mail  a  week  went  from  and  reached  the  young 
city.  A  post  office  was  established  in  1833.  The  Post  Master  nailed  up  old 
boot-legs  on  one  side  of  his  shop  to  serve  as  boxes  for  those  who  could  afford  to 
pay  rent  for  them.  The  mail  matter  of  Chicago  has  reached  a  daily  average 
of  6,500  pounds.  Its  distribution  to  the  territory  immediately  tributary  to  the 
city  is  seven  times  larger  than  the  amount  distributed  in  a  corresponding  region 
around  St.  Louis. 

CITY  IMPROVEMENTS. 

The  three  grandest  engineering  exploits  of  the  city  have  incalculably  settled 
their  advantages  for  the  future.  The  construction  of  the  tunnels  under  the 
lake  was  a  glorious  triumph  of  art  and  artisanship.  The  city,  safely  supplied 
with  pure  water  above  all  contingences  of  failure,  possesses  one  of  the  most  im- 
portant elements  of  health  and  perpetuity — mighty  as  an  armed  host. 

Whole  squares  at  a  time  were  lifted  up  several  feet,  on  jack-screws,  without 
interfering  with  the  daily  business  conducted  in  the  buildings. 

Mark  Beaubien  established  a  ferry  over  the  river  and  put  himself  under 
bonds  to  carry  all  the  citizens  free  for  the  privilege  of  charging  strangers. 
Now  twenty-four  large  bridges  and  two  tunnels  will  convey  both  citizens  and 
strangers  "free"  across  the  enlarged  river. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  25 

In  1833,  the  government  expended  $30,000  on  the  harbor,  and  then  com- 
menced improvements  on  the  river  which  have  made  it  one  of  the  curiosities 
of  the  country.  It  was  once  but  a  narrow,  shallow  stream  that  rippled  over 
the  sand  into  the  lake.  Now  the  largest  ships  are  towed  through  the  city 
branches  by  small  tugs.  It  reminds  travelers  of  the  Thames  in  parts  of  London. 

The  two  great  laws  that  aid  the  growth  and  fix  the  size  of  cities  are  helping 
Chicago.  The  extent  of  country  for  which  it  is  a  distributing  and  receiving 
center  and  the  number  of  dealers  that  do  this  distributing  are  the  workings 
of  these  laws.  Monopolists  only  build  up  themselves.  They  never  make 
cities.  There  is  a  vast  region  of  mostly  productive  land  west  of  this  western 
metropolis,  and  trade  tides  flow  eastward. 

No  imaginary  complications  of  human  affairs  can  now  picture  Chicago  as  a 
Babylon  of  desert  sands.  She  must,  in  the  ordinary  course  of  progress  and 
civilization,  remain  the  focus  of  countless  centers  of  trade,  travel  and  intelli- 
gence. There  need  be  no  more  said  of  rivalry  between  Chicago  and  St.  Louis 
or  Cincinnati.  These  goodly  cities  are  far  enough  away  and  near  enough  to 
preclude  the  probability  of  other  great  cities  growing  between  them  and  Chicago. 

"Chicago,'*  says  Dr.  Fowler,  "  is  in  the  field  almost  alone,  to  handle  the 
wealth  of  one-fourth  of  the  territory  of  this  great  Republic.  This  strip  of  sea- 
coast  divides  its  margins  between  Portland,  Boston,  New  York,  Philadelphia, 
Baltimore  and  Savannah,  or  some  other  great  port  to  be  created  for  the  South 
in  the  next  decade.  But  Chicago  has  a  dozen  empires  casting  their  treasures 
into  her  lap.  On  a  bed  of  coal  that  can  run  all  the  machinery  of  the  world 
for  five  hundred  centuries,  in  a  garden  that  can  feed  the  race  by  the  thousand 
years,  at  the  head  of  the  lakes  that  give  her  a  temperature  as  a  summer  resort 
equaled  by  no  great  city  in  the  land,  with  a  climate  that  insures  the  health  of 
her  citizens,  surrounded  by  all  the  great  deposits  of  natural  wealth  in  mines  and 
forests  and  herds,  Chicago  is  the  wonder  of  to-day,  and  will  be  the  city  of  the 
future."  * 

MASSACRE  AT'FORT  DEARBORN. 

During  the  war  of  1812,  Fort  Dearborn  became  the  theater  of  stirring 
events.  The  garrison  consisted  of  fifty-four  men  under  command  of  Captain 
Nathan  »Heald,  assisted  by  Lieutenant  Helm  (son-in-law  of  Mrs.  Kinzie)  and 
Ensign  Ronan.  Dr.  Voorhees  was  surgeon.  The  only  residents  at  the  post  at 
that  time  were  the  wives  of  Captain  Heald  and  Lieutenant  Helm,  and  a  few  of 
the  soldiers,  Mr.  Kinzie  and  his  family,  and  a  few  Canadian  voi/ageurs,  with 
their  wives  and  children.  The  soldiers  and  Mr.  Kinzie  were  on  most  friendly 
terms  with  the  Pottawattomies  and  Winnebagos,  the  principal  tribes  around 
them,  but  they  could  not  win  them  from  their  attachment  to  the  British. 

*  The  above  from  Dr.  Fowler's  oration  as  seen  in  Directory  of  De  Kalb  Co.,  published  by  H.  F.  Kett  &  Co., 
Chicago. 


26  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

One  evening  in  April,  1812,  Mr.  Kinzie  sat  playing  on  his  violin  and  his 
children  were  dancing  to  the  music,  when  Mrs.  Kinzie  came  rushing  into  the 
house,  pale  with  terror,  and  exclaiming:  "The  Indians!  the  Indians!" 
w'  What  ?  Where?  "  eagerly  inquired  Mr.  Kinzie.  "  Up  at  Lee's,  killing  and 
scalping,"  answered  the  frightened  mother,  who,  when  the  alarm  was  given, 
was  attending  Mrs.  Barnes  (just  confined),  living  not  far  off'.  Mr.  Kinzie  and 
his  family  crossed^the  river  and  took  refuge  in  the  fort,  to  which  place  Mrs.  Barnes 
and  her  infant  not  a  day  old  were  safely  conveyed.  The  rest  of  the  inhabitants 
took  shelter  in  the  fort.  This  alarm  was  caused  by  a  scalping  party  of  Winne- 
bagoes,  who  hovered  about  the  fort  several  days,  when  they  disappeared,  and 
for  several  weeks  the  inhabitants  were  undisturbed. 

On  the  7th  of  August,  1812,  General  Hull,  at  Detroit,  sent  orders  to  Cap- 
tain Heald  to  evacuate  Fort  Dearborn,  and  to  distribute  all  the  United  States 
property  to  the  Indians  in  the  neighborhood — a  most  insane  order.  The  Potta- 
wattomie  chief,  who  brought  the  dispatch,  had  more  wisdom  than  the  command- 
ing general.  He  advised  Captain  Heald  not  to  make  the  distribution.  Said 
he  :  "  Leave  the  fort  and  stores  as  they  are,  and  let  the  Indians  make  distri- 
bution for  themselves  ;  and  while  they  are  engaged  in  the  business,  the  white 
people  may  escape  to  Fort  Wayne.  " 

Captain  Heald  held  a  council  with  the  Indians  on  the  afternoon  of  the  12th, 
iii  which  his  officers  refused  to  join,  for  they  had  been  informed  that  treachery 
was  designed — that  the  Indians  intended  to  murder  the  white  people  in  the 
council,  and  then  destroy  those  in  the  fort.  Captain  Heald,  however,  took  the 
precaution  to  open  a  port  hole  displaying  a  cannon  pointing  directly  upon  the 
council,  and  by  that  means  saved  his  life. 

Mr.  Kinzie,  who  knew  the  Indians  well,  begged  Captain  Heald  not  to  con- 
fide in  their  promises,  nor  distribute  the  arms  and  munitions  among  them,  for  it 
would  only  put  power  into  their  hands  to  destroy  the  whites.  Acting  upon  this 
advice,  Heald  resolved  to  -withhold  the  munitions  of  war  ;  and  on  the  night  of 
the  13th,  after  the  distribution  of  the  other  property  had  been  made,  the  pow- 
der, ball  and  liquors  were  thrown  into  the  river,  the  muskets  broken  up  and 
destroyed. 

Black  Partridge,  a  friendly  chief,  came  to  Captain  Heald,  and  said : 
"  Linden  birds  have  been  singing  in  my  ears  to-day  :  be  careful  on  the  march 
you  are  going  to  take."  On  that  dark  night,  vigilant  Indians  had  crept  near 
the  fort  and  discovered  the  destruction  of  their  promised  booty  going  on  within. 
The  next  morning  the  powder  was  seen  floating  on  the  surface  of  the  river. 
The  savages  were  exasperated  and  made  loud  complaints  and  threats. 

On  the  following  day,  when  preparations  were  making  to  leave  the  fort,  and 
all  the  inmates  were  deeply  impressed  with  a  sense  of  impending  danger,  Capt. 
Wells,  an  uncle  of  Mrs.  Heald,  was  discovered  upon  the  Indian  trail  among  the 
sand-hills  on  the  borders  of  the  lake,  not  far  distant,  with  a  band  of  mounted 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  27 

Miamis,  of  whose  tribe  lie  was  chief,  having  been  adopted  by  the  famous  Miami 
warrior,  Little  Turtle.  When  news  of  Hull's  surrender  reached  Fort  Wayne, 
he  had  started  with  this  force  to  assist  Heald  in  defending  Fort  Dearborn.  He 
was  too  late.  Every  means  for  its  defense  had  been  destroyed  the  night  before, 
and  arrangements  were  made  for  leaving  the  fort  on  the  morning  of  the  15th. 

It  was  a  warm,  bright  morning  in  the  middle  of  August.  Indications  were 
positive  that  the  savages  intended  to  murder  the  white  people  ;  and  when  they 
moved  out  of  the  southern  gate  of  the  fort,  the  march  was  like  a  funeral  proces- 
sion. The  band,  feeling  the  solemnity  of  the  occasion,  struck  up  the  Dead 
March  in  Saul. 

Capt.  Wells,  who  had  blackened  his  face  with  gun  powder  in  token  of  his 
fate,  took  the  lead  with  his  band  of  Miamis,  followed  by  Capt.  Heald,  with  his 
wife  by  his  side  on  horseback.  Mr.  Kinzie  hoped  by  his  personal  influence  to 
avert  the  impending  blow,  and  therefore  accompanied  them,  leaving  his  family 
in  a  boat  in  charge  of  a  friendly  Indian,  to  be  taken  to  his  trading  station  at  the 
site  of  Niles,  Michigan,  in  the  event  of  his  death. 

The  procession  moved  slowly  along  the  lake  shore  till  they  reached  the  sand- 
hills between  the  prairie  and  the  beach,  when  the  Pottawartomie  escort,  under 
the  leadership  of  Blackbird,  filed  to  the  right,  placing  those  hills  between  them 
and  the  white  people.  Wells,  with  his  Miamis,  had  kept  in  the  advance. 
They  suddenly  came  rushing  back,  Wells  exclaiming,  "  They  are  about  to  attack 
us ;  form  instantly.  ' '  These  words  were  quickly  followed  by  a  storm  of  bullets, 
which  came  whistling  over  the  little  hills  which  the  treacherous  savages  had 
made  the  covert  for  their  murderous  attack.  The  white  troops  charged  upon 
the  Indians,  drove  them  back  to  the  prairie,  and  then  the  battle  was  waged 
between  fifty-four  soldiers,  twelve  civilians  and  three  or  four  women  (the  cow- 
ardly Miamis  having  fled  at  the  outset),  against  five  hundred  Indian  warriors. 
The  white  people,  hopeless,  resolved  to  sell  their  lives  as  dearly  as  possible. 
Ensign  Rorian  wielded  his  weapon  vigorously,  even  after  falling  upon  his  knees 
weak  from  the  loss  of  blood.  Capt.  Wells,  who  was  by  the  side  of  his  niece,  Mrs. 
Heald,  when  the  conflict  began,  behaved  with  the  greatest  coolness  and  courage. 
He  said  to  her,  "  We  have  not  the  slightest  chance  for  life.  We  must  part  to 
meet  no  more  in  this  world,  (jfod  bless  you."  And  then  he  dashed  forward. 
Seeing  a  young  Avarrior,  painted  like  a  demon,  climb  into  a  wagon  in  which 
were  twelve  children,  and  tomahawk  them  all,  he  cried  out,  unmindful  of  his 
personal  danger,  "  If  that  is  your  game,  butchering  women  and  children,  I  will 
kill  too."  He  spurred  his  horse  toward  the  Indian  camp,  where  they  had  left 
their  squaws  and  papooses,  hotly  pursued  by  swift-footed  young  warriors,  who 
sent  bullets  whistling  after  him.  One  of  these  killed  his  horse  and  wounded 
him  severely  in  the  leg.  With  a  yell  the  young  braves  rushed  to  make  him  their 
prisoner  and  reserve  him  for  torture.  He  resolved  not  to  be  made  a  captive, 
and  by  the  use  of  the  most  provoking  epithets  tried  to  induce  them  to  kill  him 


28  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

instantly.  He  called  a  fiery  young  chief  a  squaw,  when  the  enraged  warrior 
killed  Wells  instantly  with  his  tomahawk,  jumped  upon  his  body,  cut  out  his 
heart,  and  ate  a  portion  of  the  warm  morsel  with  savage  delight ! 

In  this  fearful  combat  women  bore  a  conspicuous  part.  Mrs.  Heald  was  an 
excellent  equestrian  and  an  expert  in  the  use  of  the  rifle.  She  fought  the  sav- 
ages bravely,  receiving  several  severe  wounds.  Though  faint  from  the  loss  of 
blood,  she  managed  to  keep  her  saddle.  A  savage  raised  his  tomahawk  to  kill 
her,  when  she  looked  him  full  in  the  face,  and  with  a  sweet  smile  and  in  a  gentle 
voice  said,  in  his  own  language,  "  Surely  you  will  not  kill  a  squaw  !  "  The 
arm  of  the  savage  fell,  and  the  life  of  the  heroic  woman  was  saved. 

Mrs.  Helm,  the  step-daughter  of  Mr.  Kinzie,  had  an  encounter  with  a  stout 
Indian,  who  attempted  to  tomahawk  her.  Springing  to  one  side,  she  received 
the  glancing  blow  on  her  shoulder,  and  at  the  same  instant  seized  the  savage 
round  the  neck  with  her  arms  and  endeavored  to  get  hold  of  his  scalping  knife, 
which  hung  in  a  sheath  at  his  breast.  While  she  was  thus  struggling,  she  was 
dragged  from  her  antagonist  by  another  powerful  Indian,  who  bore  her,  in  spite 
of  her  struggles,  to  the  margin  of  the  lake  and  plunged  her  in.  To  her  aston- 
ishment she  was  held  by  him  so  that  she  would  not  drown,  and  she  soon  per- 
ceived that  she  was  in  the  hands  of  the  friendly  Black  Partridge,  who  had  saved 
her  life. 

The  wife  of  Sergeant  Holt,  a  large  and  powerful  woman,  behaved  as  bravely 
as  an  Amazon.  She  rode  a  fine,  high-spirited  horse,  which  the  Indians  coveted, 
and  several  of  them  attacked  her  with  the  butts  of  their  guns,  for  the  purpose  of 
dismounting  her ;  but  she  used  the  sword  which  she  had  snatched  from  her  dis- 
abled husband  so  skillfully  that  she  foiled  them ;  and,  suddenly  wheeling  her 
horse,  she  dashed  over  the  prairie,  followed  by  the  savages  shouting,  "  The 
brave  woman  !  the  brave  woman  !  Don't  hurt  her !  "  They  finally  overtook  her, 
and  while  she  was  fighting  them  in  front,  a  powerful  savage  came  up  behind 
her,  seized  her  by  the  neck  and  dragged  her  to  the  ground.  Horse  and  woman 
were  made  captives.  Mrs.  Holt  was  a  long  time  a  captive  among  the  Indians, 
but  was  afterward  ransomed. 

In  this  sharp  conflict  two-thirds  of  the  white  people  were  slain  and  wounded, 
and  all  their  horses,  baggage  and  [  provisions  were  lost.  Only  twenty-eight 
straggling  men  now  remained  to  fight  five  hundred  Indians  rendered  furious  by 
the  sight  of  blood.  They  succeeded  in  breaking  through  the  ranks  of  the 
murderers  and  gaining  a  slight  eminence  on  the  prairie  near  the  oak  woods. 
The  Indians  did  not  pursue,  but  gathered  on  their  flanks,  while  the  chiefs  held 
a  consultation  on  the  sand-hills,  and  showed  .signs  of  willingness  to  parley.  It 
would  have  been  madness  on  the  part  of  the  whites  to  renew  the  fight ;  and  so 
Capt.  Heald  went  forward  and  met  Blackbird  on  the  open  prairie,  where  terms 
of  surrender  were  soon  agreed  upon.  It  was  arranged  that  the  white  people 
should  give  up  their  arms  to  Blackbird,  and  that  the  survivors  should  become 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  29 

prisoners  of  war,  to  be  exchanged  for  ransoms  as  soon  as  practicable.  With 
this  understanding,  captives  and  captors  started  for  the  Indian  camp  near  the 
fort,  to  which  Mrs.  Helm  had  been  taken  bleeding  and  suffering  by  Black 
Partridge,  and  had  met  her  step-father  and  learned  that  her  husband  was  safe. 
A  new  scene  of  horror  was  now  opened  at  the  Indian  camp.  The  wounded, 
not  being  included  in  the  terms  of  surrender,  as  it  was  interpreted  by  the 
Indians,  and  the  British  General,  Proctor,  having  offered  a  liberal  bounty  for 
American  scalps,  delivered  at  Maiden,  nearly  all  of  the  wounded  men  were 
killed  and  scalped,  and  the  price  of  the  trophies  was  afterward  paid  by  the 
British  Government. 

ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 

BILLS    OF    EXCHANGE    AND    PROMISSORY    NOTES. 

No  promissory  note,  check,  draft,  bill  of  exchange,  order,  or  note,  nego- 
tiable instrument  payable  at  sight,  or  on  demand,  or  on  presentment,  shall  be 
entitled  to  days  of  grace.  All  other  bills  of  exchange,  drafts  or  notes  are 
entitled  to  three  days  of  grace.  All  the  above  mentioned  paper  falling  due  on 
SUNDAY,  NEW  YEAR'S  DAY,  THE  FOURTH  OF  JULY,  CHRISTMAS,  or  any  day 
appointed  or  recommended  by  the  PRESIDENT  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES  or  the 
GOVERNOR  OF  THE  STATE  as  a  da<y  of  FAST  OR  THANKSGIVING,  shall  be  deemed 
as  due  on  the  day  previous,  and  should  two  or  more  of  these  days  come 
together,  then  such  instrument  shall  be  treated  as  due  on  the  day  previous  to 
the  FIRST  OF  SAID  DAYS.  No  DEFENSE  can  be  made  against  a  negotiable 
instrument  (ASSIGNED  BEFORE  DUE)  in  the  hands  of  the  assignee  without  notice, 
except  FRAUD  was  used  in  obtaining  the  same.  To  hold  an  INDORSER,  due 
diligence  must  be  used  BY  SUIT,  in  collecting  of  the  maker,  unless  suit  would 
have  been  UNAVAILING.  Notes  payable  to  person  named  or  to  order,  in  order 
to  absolutely  TRANSFER  TITLE,  must  be  indorsed  by  the  PAYEE.  Notes  payable 
to  BEARER  may  be  transferred  by  DELIVERY,  and  when  so  payable,  every 
indorser  thereon  is  held  as  a  GUARANTOR  OF  PAYMENT  unless  otherwise  ex- 
pressed. 

In  computing  interest  or  discount  on  negotiable  instruments,  a  MONTH  shall 
be  considered  a  CALENDAR  MONTH  or  TWELFTH  of  a  year,  and  for  less  than  a 
month,  a  day  shall  be  figured  a  THIRTIETH  part  of  a  month.  Notes  only  bear 
interest  when  so  expressed,  but  after  due  they  draw  the  legal  interest,  even  if 
not  stated. 

INTEREST. 

The  legal  rate  of  interest  is  six  per  cent.  Parties  may  agree  in  WRITING 
on  a  rate  not  exceeding  TEN  per  cent.  If  a  rate  of  interest  greater  than  ten 
per  cent,  is  contracted  for,  it  works  a  forfeiture  of  the  ivhole  of  said  interest, 
and  only  the  principal  can  be  recovered. 


30  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATT  OF  ILLINOIS. 

DESCENT. 

When  no  will  is  made,  the  property  of  a  deceased  person  is  distributed  as 
follows : 

First.  To  his  or  her  children  and  their  descendants,  in  equal  parts ;  the 
descendants  of  the  deceased  child  or  grandchild  taking  the  share  of  their 
deceased  parents  in  equal  parts  among  them. 

Second.  -When  there  is  no  child  of  the  intestate,  nor  descendant  of  such 
child,  and  no  widow  or  surviving  husband,  then  to  the  parents,  brothers  or 
sisters  of  the  deceased,  and  their  descendants,  in  equal  parts  among  them, 
allowing  to  each  of  the  parents,  if  living,  a  child's  part,  or  to  the  survivor  of 
them  if  one  be  dead,  a  double  portion  ;  and  if  there  is  no  parent  living,  then  to 
the  brothers  and  sisters  of  the  intestate,  and  their  descendants. 

Third.  When  there  is  a  widow  or  surviving  husband,  and  no  child  or 
children,  or  descendants  of  a  child  or  children  of  the  intestate,  then  (after  the 
payment  of  all  just  debts)  one-half  of  the  real  estate  and  the  whole  of  the 
personal  estate  shall  descend  to  such  widow  or  surviving  husband  as  an  absolute 
estate  forever. 

Fourth.  When  there  is  a  widow  or  a  surviving  husband,  and  also  a  child 
or  children,  or  descendants  of  such  child  or  children  of  the  intestate,  the  widow 
or  surviving  husband  shall  receive,  as  his  or  her  absolute  personal  estate,  one- 
third  of  all  the  personal  estate  of  the  intestate. 

Fifth.  If  there  is  no  child  of  the  intestate,  or  descendant  of  such  child, 
and  no  parent,  brother  or  sister,  or  descendant  of  such  parent,  brother  or  sister, 
and  no  widow  or  surviving  husband,  then  such  estate  shall  descend  in  equal 
parts  to  the  next  of  kin  to  the  intestate,  in  equal  degree  (computing  by  the 
rules  of  the  civil  law),  and  there  shall  be  no  representation  among  collaterals, 
except  with  the  descendants  of  brothers  and  sisters  of  the  intestate;  and  in  no 
case  shall  there  be  any  distinction  between  the  kindred  of  the  whole  and  the 
half  blood. 

Sixth.  If  any  intestate  leaves  a  widow  or  surviving  husband  and  no 
kindred,  his  or  her  estate  shall  descend  to  such  widow  or  surviving  husband. 

WILLS    AND    ESTATES    OF    DECEASED    PERSONS. 

No  exact  form  of  words  is  necessary  in  order  to  make  a  will  good  at  law. 
Every  male  person  of  the  age  of  21  years,  and  every  female  of  the  age  of  18 
years,  of  sound  mind  and  memory,  can  make  a  valid  will ;  it  must  be  in  writing, 
signed  by  the  testator  or  by  some  one  in  his  or  her  presence  and  by  his  or  her 
direction,  and  attested  by  two  or  more  credible  witnesses.  Care  should  be 
taken  that  the  witnesses  are  not  .interested  in  the  will.  Persons  knowing  them- 
selves to  have  been  named  in  the  will  or  appointed  executor  must  within  thirty 
days  of  the  death  of  deceased  cause  the  will  to  be  proved  and  recorded  in  the 
proper,  county,  or  present  it  and  refuse  to  accept;  on  failure  to  do  so,  are  liable 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  .  31 

to  forfeit  the  sum  of  $20  per  month.  Inventory  to  be  made  by  executor  or 
administrator  within  three  months  from  date  of  letters  testamentary  or  of 
administration.  Executors'  and  administrators'  compensation  not  to  exceed 
six  per  cent,  on  amount  of  personal  estate,  and  three  per  cent,  on  money 
realized  from  real  estate,  with  such  additional  allowance  as  shall  be  reasonable 
for  extra  services.  Appraisers'  compensation,  $2  per  day. 

Notice  requiring  all  claims  to  be  presented  against  the  estate  shall  be  given 
by  the  executor  or  admininistrator  WITHIN  six  MONTHS  of  being  qualified. 
Any  person  having  a  claim  and  not  presenting  it  at  the  time  fixed  by  said 
notice  is  required  to  have  summons  issued  notifying  the  executor  or  adminis- 
trator of  his  having  filed  his  claim  in  court ;  in  such  cases,  the  costs  have  to  be 
paid  by  the  claimant.  CLAIMS  should  be  filed  within  TWO  YEARS  from  the 
time  ADMINISTRATION  is  granted  on  an  estate,  as  after  that  time  they  are  for- 
ever barred,  unless  other  estate  is  found  that  was  not  inventoried.  MARRIED 

WOMEN,     INFANTS,     PERSONS     INSANE,      IMPRISONED     Or     without     the     UNITED 

STATES,  in  the  employment  of  the  UNITED  STATES,  or  of  THIS  STATE,  have 
TWO  YEARS  after  their  disabilities  are  removed  to  file  claims. 

CLAIMS  are  classified  and  paid  out  of  the  estate  in  the  following  manner : 

First.     Funeral  expenses. 

Second.  The  widow's  award,  if  there  is  a  widow  ;  or  children,  if  there  are 
children,  and  no  widow. 

Third.  -    Expenses  attending  the  last  illness,  not  including  physician's  bill. 

Fourth.     Debts  due  the  common  school  or  township  fund. 

Fifth.  All  expenses  of  proving  the  will  and  taking  out  letters  testament- 
ary or  administration,  and  settlement  of  the  estate,  and  the  physician's  bill  in 
the  last  illness  of  deceased. 

Sixth.  Where  the  deceased  has  received  money  in  trust  for  any  purpose, 
his  executor  or  administrator  shall  pay  out  of  his  estate  the  amount  received 
and  not  accounted  for. 

Seventh.  All  other  debts  and  demands  of  whatsoever  kind,  without  regard 
to  quality  or  dignity,  which  shall  be  exhibited  to  the  court  within  two  years 
from  the  granting  of  letters. 

AWARD  TO  WIDOW  AND  CHILDREN,  exclusive  of  debts  and  legacies  or 
bequests,  except  funeral  expenses  : 

First.  The  family  pictures  and  wearing  apparel,  jewels  and  ornaments  of 
herself  and  minor  children. 

Second.     School  books  and  the  family  library  of  the  value  of  $100. 

Third.     One  sewing  machine. 

Fourth.     Necessary  beds,  bedsteads  and  bedding  for  herself  and  family. 

Fifth.  The  stoves  and  pipe  used  in  the  family,  with  the  necessary  cooking 
utensils,  or,  in  case  they  have  none,  $50  in  money. 

Sixth.     Household  and  kitchen  furniture  to  the  value  of  $100. 


82  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

Seventh.     One  milch  cow  and  calf  for  every  four  members  of  her  family. 

Eighth.  Two  sheep  for  each  member  of  her  family  and  the  fleeces  taken 
from  the  same,  and  one  horse,  saddle  and  bridle. 

Ninth.     Provisions  for  herself  and  family  for  one  year. 

Tenth.     Food  for  the  stock  above  specified  for  six  months. 

Eleventh.     Fuel  for  herself  and  family  for  three  months. 

Twelfth.  One  hundred  dollars'  worth  of  other  property  suited  to  her  con- 
dition in  life,  to  be  selected  by  the  widow. 

The  widow,  if  she  elects,  may  have  in  lieu  of  the  said  award,  the  same  per- 
sonal property  or  money  in  place  thereof  as  is  or  may  be  exempt  from  execu- 
tion or  attachment  against  the  head  of  a  family. 

TAXES. 

The  owners  of  real  and  personal  property,  on  the  first  day  of  May  in  each 
year,  are  liable  for  the  taxes  thereon. 

Assessments  should  be  completed  before  the  fourth  Monday  in  June,  at 
which  time  the  town  board  of  review  meets  to  examine  assessments,  hear  objec- 
tions, and  make  such  changes  as  ought  to  be  made.  The  county  board  have 
also  power  to  correct  or  change  assessments. 

The  tax  books  are  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  Town  Collector  on  or  before 
the  tenth  day  of  December,  who  retains  them  until  the  tenth  day  of  March 
following,  when  he  is  required  to  return  them  to  the  County  Treasurer,  who  then 
collects  all  delinquent  taxes. 

No  costs  accrue  on  real  estate  taxes  till  advertised,  which  takes  place  the 
first  day  of  April,  when  three  weeks'  notice  is  required  before  judgment. 
Cost  of  advertising,  twenty  cents  each  tract  of  land,  and  ten  cents  each  lot. 

Judgment  is  usually  obtained  at  May  term  of  County  Court.  Costs  six 
cents  each  tract  of  land,  and  five  cents  each  lot.  Sale  takes  place  in  June. 
Costs  in  addition  to  those  before  mentioned,  twenty-eight  cents  each  tract  of 
land,  and  twenty-seven  cents  each  town  lot. 

Real  estate  sold  for  taxes  may  be  redeemed  any  time  before  the  expiration 
of  two  years  from  the  date  of  sale,  by  payment  to  the  County  Clerk  of  the 
amount  for  which  it  was  sold,  and  twenty- five  per  cent,  thereon  if  redeemed 
within  six  months,  fifty  per  cent,  if  between  six  and  twelve  months,  if  between 
twelve  and  eighteen  months  seventy-five  per  cent.,  and  if  between  eighteen 
months  and  two  years  one  hundred  per  cent.,  and  in  addition,  all  subse- 
quent taxes  paid  by  the  purchaser,  with  ten  per  cent,  interest  thereon,  also  one 
dollar  each  tract  if  notice  is  given  by  the  purchaser  of  the  sale,  and  a  fee  of 
twenty-five  cents  to  the  clerk  for  his  certificate. 

JURISDICTION    OF    COURTS. 

Justices  have  jurisdiction  in  all  civil  cases  on  contracts  for  the  recovery  of 
moneys  for  damages  for  injury  to  real  property,  or  taking,  detaining  or  injuring 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  38 

personal  property ;  for  rent ;  for  all  cases  to  recover  damages  done  real  or  per- 
sonal property  by  railroad  companies,  in  actions  of  replevin,  and  in  actions  for 
damages  for  fraud  in  the  sale,  purchase  or  exchange  of  personal  property,  when 
the  amount  claimed  as  due  is  not  over  $200.  They  have  also  jurisdiction  in 
all  cases  for  violation  of  the  ordinances  of  cities,  towns  or  villages.  A  Justice 
of  the  Peace  may  orally  order  an  officer  or  a  private  person  to  arrest  any  one 
committing  or  attempting  to  commit  a  criminal  offense.  He  also,  upon  com- 
plaints can  issue  his  warrant  for  the  arrest  of  any  person  accused  of  having 
committed  a  crime,  and  have  him  brought  before  him  for  examination. 

COUNTY   COURTS 

Have  jurisdiction  in  all  matters  of  probate,  settlement  of  estates  of  de- 
ceased persons,  appointment  of  guardians  and  conservators,  and  settlement  of 
their  accounts  ;  all  matters  relating  to  apprentices ;  proceedings  for  the  collec- 
tion of  taxes  and  assessments,  and  in  proceedings  of  executions,  administrators, 
guardians  and  conservators  for  the  sale  of  real  estate.  In  law  casess  theyjhave 
concurrent  jurisdiction  with  Circuit  Courts  in  all  cases  where  Justices  of  Peace 
now  have  when  the  amount  claimed  shall  not  exceed  $500,  and  in  all  criminal 
offenses  where  the  punishment  is  not  imprisonment  in  the  penitentiary  or  death, 
but  no  appeal  is  allowed  from  Justices  of  the  Peace  to  County  Courts. 
Circuit  Courts — Have  unlimited  jurisdiction. 

LIMITATION    OF    ACTION. 

Accounts  five  years.  Notes  and  written  contracts  ten  years.  Judgments 
twenty  years.  Partial  payment  or  new  promise  in  writing,  within  or  after  said 
period,  will  revive  the  debt.  Absence  from  the  State  deducted,  and  when  the 
cause  of  action  is  barred  by  the  law  of  another  State,  it  has  the  same  effect 
here.  Slander  and  libel,  one  "year.  Personal  injuries,  two  years.  To  recover 
land  or  make  entry  thereon,  twenty  years.  Action  to  foreclose  mortgage  or 
trust  deed,  or  make  a  sale,  within  ten  years. 

All  persons  in  possession  of  land,  and  paying  taxes  for  seven  consecutive 
years,  with  color  of  title,  and  all  persons  paying  taxes  for  seven  consecutive 
years,  with  color  of  title,  on  vacant  land,  shall  be  held  to  be  the  legal  owners 
to  the  extent  of  their  paper  title. 

MARRIED    WOMEN 

'May  sue  and  be  sued.  Husband  and  wife  not  liable  for  each  other's  debts, 
either  before  or  after  marriage,  but  both  are  liable  for  expenses  and  education  of 
the  family. 

She  may  contract  the  same  as  if  unmarried,  except  that,  in  a  partnership 
business,  she  cannot,  without  consent  of  her  husband,  unless  he  has  abandoned 
or  deserted  her,  or  is  idiotic  or  insane,  or  confined  in  penitentiary ;  she  is  enti- 
tled to  and  can  recover  her  own  earnings,  but  neither  husband  nor  wife  is  end- 


34  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

tied  to  compensation  for  any  services  rendered  for  the  other.  At  the  death  of 
the  husband,  in  addition  to  widow's  award,  a  married  woman  has  a  dower  inter- 
est (one-third)  in  all  real  estate  owned  by  her  husband  after  their  marriage,  and 
which  has  not  been  released  by  her,  and  the  husband  has  the  same  interest  in 
the  real  estate  of  the  wife  at  her  death. 

KXEMPTIONS     FROM    FORCED    SALE. 

HOME  WORTH  §1,000,  AND  PERSONAL  PROPERTY. — Lot  of  ground  and 
buildings  thereon,  occupied  as  a  residence  by  the  debtor,  being  a  householder 
and  having  a  family,  to  the  value  of  $1,000.  Exemption  continues  after  the 
death  of  the  householder  for  the  benefit  of  widow  and  family,  some  one  of  them 
occupying  the  homestead  until  youngest  child  shall  become  21  years  of  age,  and 
until  death  of  widow.  There  is  no  exemption  from  sale  for  taxes,  assessments, 
debt  or  liability  incui'red  for  the  purchase  or  improvement  of  said  homestead. 
No  release  or  waiver  of  exemption  is  valid,  unless  in  writing,  and  subscribed 
by  such  householder  and  wife  (if  he  have  one),  and  acknowledged  as  convey- 
ances of  real  estate  are  required  to  be  acknowledged.  The  following  articles 
of  personal  property  owned  by  the  debtor  are  exempt  from  execution,  writ  of 
attachment  and  distress  for  rent :  The  necessary  wearing  apparel  of  every  per- 
son ;  one  sewing  machine ;  the  furniture,  tools  and  implements  necessary  to 
carry  on  his  trade  or  business,  not  exceeding  $100  in  value ;  the  implements  or 
library  of  any  professional  man,  not  exceeding  $100  in  value ;  materials  and 
stock  designed  and  procured  for  carrying  on  his  trade  or  business,  and  intended 
to  be  used  or  wrought  therein,  not  exceeding  $100  in  value;  and,  also,  when 
the  debtor  is  the  head  of  a  family  and  resides  with  the  same,  necessary  beds, 
bedsteads  and  bedding,  two  stoves  and  pipe,  necessary  household  furniture,  not 
exceeding  in  value  $100,  one  cow,  calf,  two  swine,  one  yoke  of  oxen,  or  two 
horses  in  lieu  thereof,  worth  not  exceeding  $200,  with  the  harness  therefor, 
necessary  provisions  and  fuel  for  the  use  of  the  family  three  months,  and  neces- 
sary food  for  the  stock  hereinbefore  exempted  for  the  same  time ;  the  Bibles, 
school  books  and  family  pictures  ;  the  family  library,  cemetery  lots,  and  rights  of 
burial  and  tombs  for  the  repositories  of  the  dead ;  one  hundred  dollars'  worth 
of  other  property,  suited  to  his  condition  in  life,  selected  by  the  debtor.  No 
personal  property  is  exempt  from  sale  for  the  wages  of  laborers  or  servants. 
Wages  of  a  laborer  who  is  head  of  a  family  cannot  be  garnisheed,  except  the 
sum  due  him  is  in  excess  of  $25. 

DEEDS    AND    MORTGAGES. 

To  be  valid,  there  must  be  a  valid  consideration.  Special  care  should  be 
taken  to  have  them  signed,  sealed,  delivered  and  properly  acknowledged,  with 
the  proper  seal  attached.  Witnesses  are  not  required.  The  acknowledgment 
must  be  made  in  this  State  before  Master  in  Chancery,  Notary  Public,  United 
States  Commissioner,  Circuit  or  County  Clerk,  Justice  of  the  Peace  or  any 


HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS.  35 

Court  of  Record  having  a  seal,  or  any  Judge,  Justice  or  Clerk  of  any  such 
Court.  When  taken  before  a  Notary  Public  or  United  States  Commissioner, 
the  same  shall  be  attended  by  his  official  seal ;  when  taken  before  a  Court  or 
Clerk  thereof,  the  same  shall  be  attended  by  the  seal  of  such  Court,  and  when 
taken  before  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  residing  out  of  the  county  where  the  real 
estate  to  be  conveyed  lies,  there  shall  be  added  a  certificate  of  the  County  Clerk, 
under  his  seal  of  office,  that  he  was  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  in  the  county  at  the 
time  of  taking  the  same.  A  deed  is  good  without  such  certificate  attached,  but 
cannot  be  used  in  evidence  unless  such  a  certificate  is  produced  or  other  com- 
petent evidence  introduced.  Acknowledgments  made  out  of  the  State  must 
either  be  executed  according  to  the  laws  of  this  State,  or  there  should  be  at- 
tached a  certificate  that  it  is  in  conformity  with  the  laws  of  the  State  or  country 
where  executed.  Where  this  is  not  done,  the  same  may  be  proved  by  any  other 
legal  way.  Acknowledgments  where  the  homestead  rights  are  to  be  waived 
must  state  as  follows  :  "  Including  the  release  and  waiver  of  the  right  of  home- 
stead." 

Notaries  Public  can  take  acknowledgments  anywhere  in  the  State. 

Sheriffs,  if  authorized  by  the  mortgagor  of  real  or  personal  property  in  the 
mortgage,  may  sell  the  property  mortgaged. 

In  the  case  of  the  death  of  grantor  or  holder  of  the  equity  of  redemption 
of  real  estate  mortgaged  or  conveyed  by  deed  of  trust  where  equity  of  redemp- 
tion is  waived  and  it  contains  power  of  sale,  must  be  foreclosed  in  the  same 
manner  as  a  common  mortgage  in  court. 

ESTRAYS. 

Horses,  mules,  asses,  neat  cattle,  swine,  sheep  or  goats  found  straying  at  any 
time  during  the  year,  in  counties  where  such  animals  are  not  allowed  to  run  at 
large,  or  between  the  last  day  of  October  and  the  15th  day  of  April  in  other 
counties,  the  owner  thereof  being  unknown,  may  be  taken  up  as  estrays. 

No  person  not  a  householder  in  the  county  where  estray  is  found  can  law- 
fully take  up  an  estray,  and  then  only  upon  or  about  his  farm  or  place  of  resi- 
dence. Estrays  should  not  be  used  before  advertised,  except  animals  giving 
milk,  which  may  be  milked  for  their  benefit. 

Notices  must  be  posted  up  within  five  (5)  days  in  three  (3)  of  the  most  pub- 
lic places  in  the  town  or  precinct  in  which  estray  was  found,  giving  the  resi- 
dence of  the  taker  up  and  a  particular  description  of  the  estray.  its  age,  color 
and  marks  natural  and  artificial  and  stating  before  what  Justice  of  the  Peace  in 
such  town  or  precinct  and  at  what  time,  not  less  than  ten  (10)  nor  more  than 
fifteen  (15)  days  from  the  time  of  posting  such  notices,  he  will  apply  to  have 
the  estray  appraised. 

A  copy  of  suck  notice  should  be  filed  by  the  taker  up  with  the  Town  Clerk, 
whose  duty  it  is  to  enter  the  same  at  large,  in  a  book  kept  by  him  for  that 
purpose. 


86  HISTORY  OF  THE  STATE  OF  ILLINOIS. 

If  the  owner  of  estray  shall  not  have  appeared  and  proved  ownership  and 
taking  the  same  away,  first  paying  the  taker  up  his  reasonable  charges  for  tak- 
ing up,  keeping  and  advertising  the  same,  the  taker  up  shall  appear  before  the 
Justice  of  the  Peace  mentioned  in  above  mentioned  notice  and  make  an  affidavit 
as  required  by  law. 

As  the  affidavit  has  to  be  made  before  the  Justice  and  all  other  steps  as  to 
appraisement,  etc.,  are  before  him,  who  is  familiar-there  with,  they  are,  there- 
fore, omitted  here. 

Any  person  taking  up  an  estray  in  any  other  place  than  about  or  upon  his 
farm  or  residence,  or  without  complying  with  the  law,  shall  forfeit  and  pay  a 
fine  of  ten  dollars  with  costs. 

Ordinary  diligence  is  required  in  taking  care  of  estrays,  but  in  case  they 
die  or  get  away  the  taker  is  not  liable  for  the  same. 

GAME. 

It  is  unlawful  to  hunt,  kill  or  in  any  manner  interfere  with  deer,  wild  turkey, 
prairie  chicken,  partridge  or  pheasants  between  the  first  day  of  January  and 
the  fifteenth  day  of  August ;  or  any  quail  between  t he  first  day  of  January 
and  the  first  day  of  October  ;  or  any  woodcock,  between  the  first  day  of  Janu- 
ary and  the  first  day  of  July  ;  or  any  wild  goose,  duck,  Wilson  snipe,  brandt 
or  other  water  fowl  between  the  fifteenth  day  of  April  and  the  fifteenth  day  of 
Aug^ist  in  each,  and  every  year.  Penalty :  Fine  not  less  than  $10  nor  more 
than  $25  and  costs  of  suit,  and  shall  stand  committed  to  county  jail  until  fine 
is  paid,  but  not  exceeding  ten  days. 

It  is  unlawful  to  hunt  with  gun,  dog  or  net,  within  the  enclosed  grounds  or 
lands  of  another,  without  permission.  Penalty :  Fine  not  less  than  $3  and  not 
exceeding  $100,  to  be  paid  into  school  fund. 

WEIGHTS    AND    MEASURES. 

Whenever  any  of  the  following  articles  shall  be  contracted  for,  or  sold  or 
delivered,  and  no  special  contract  or  agreement  shall  be  made  to  the  contrary, 
the  weight  per  bushel  shall  be  as  follows,  to-wit : 

Potuufo. 

Buckwheat 52 

Coarse  salt 50 

Barley  48 

Corn  meal  48 

Castor  beans  ,  46 

Timothy  seed 45 

Hemp  seed v 44 

Malt 38 

Dried  peaches 33 

Oats  32 

Dried  apples 24 

Bran 20 

Blue  grass  seed 14 

Hair  (plastering)  8 


Pounds. 

Stone  coal 80 

Unslaked  lime 80 

Corn  in  the  ear 70 

Wheat 60 

Irish  potatoes 60 

White  beans 60 

Clover  seed (JO 

Onions 57 

Shelled  corn 56 

Rye 56 

Flax  seed 56 

Sweet  Potatoes 55 

Turnips  55 

Fine  salt 55 

Penalty  for  giving  less  than  the  above  standard  is  double  the  amount  of  property  wrongfully  not  given  and  ten 
dollars  addition  thereto. 


ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS.  37 


FENCES. 

Fence  Viewers.  — In  counties  under  township  organization,  the  Town  Assessor 
and  Commissioners  of  Highways  shall  be  ex  officio  Fence  Viewers  in  their 
respective  towns.  In  counties  not  under  township  organization,  the  County 
Board,  at  their  annual  meeting  in  December,  shall  appoint  three  Fence  Viewers 
in  each  precinct,  who  shall  hold  their  office  for  one  year  and  until  their  suc- 
cessors are  appointed. 

What  Lawful  Fence. — Fences  four  and  one-half  feet  high,  and  in  good 
repair,  consisting  of  rails,  timber,  boards,  stone,  hedges,  or  whatever  the  Fence 
Viewers  of  the  town  or  precinct,  where  the  same  shall  lie,  shall  consider 
equivalent  thereto,  shall  be  deemed  legal  and  sufficient  fences;  provided,  that 
in  counties  under  township  organization  the  electors  at  any  annual  town  meet- 
ing may  determine  what  shall  constitute  a  legal  fence  in  the  town  and  in 
counties  not  under  township  organization,  the  power  to  regulate  the  height  of 
fences  shall  be  vested  in  the  County  Board. 

Division  Fences. — Where  two  or  more  persons  shall  have  lands  adjoining, 
each  of  them  shall  make  and  maintain  a  just  proportion  of  the  division  fence 
between  them,  except  the  owner  of  either  of  the  adjoining  lands  shall  choose  to 
let  such  land  lie  open;  provided,  that  where  owners  of  adjoining  lands,  by 
mutual  agreement,  have  heretofore  built,  or  may  hereafter  build  their  respective 
portions  of  a  partition  fence,  it  shall  not  be  lawful  for  either  to  remove  his  part 
of  said  fence,  so  long  as  he  may  crop  or  use  such  land  for  farm  purposes,  or 
without  giving  the  other  party  one  year's  notice  in  writing  of  his  intentions  to 
move  his  portion  of  the  fence. 

When  Lands  Inclosed — Contribution. — When  any  person  shall  have  chosen 
to  let  his  land  lie  open,  if  he  shall  afterward  inclose  the  same,  or  if  any  owner 
of  land  adjoining  upon  the  inclosure  of  another  shall  inclose  the  same  upon 
the  inclosure  of  another,  he  shall  refund  to  the  owner  of  the  adjoining  lands  a 
just  proportion  of  the  value,  at  that  time,  of  any  division  fence  that  shall  have 
been  made  by  such  adjoining  owner,  if  the  same  shall  be  a  ditch  or  hedge,  and 
if  the  same  be  not  a  ditch  or  hedge,  he  shall  immediately  build  his  proportion 
of  such  division  fence  or  refund  to  said  adjoining  owner  a  just  proportion  of 
the  value,  at  that  time,  of  such  fence. 

Value  of  Fence,  etc.,  Ascertained. — The  value  of  such  fence  and  the  pro- 
portion thereof  to  be  paid  by  such  person,  and  the  proportion  of  the  division 
fence  to  be  made  and  maintained  by  him  in  case  of  his  inclosing  his  land,  shall 
be  determined  by  two  Fence  Viewers  of  the  town,  in  counties  under  township 
organization,  and,  in  other  counties,  by  any  two  Fence  Viewers  of  the  precinct. 

Neglect  to  Repair  and  Rebuild. — If  any  person  neglect  to  repair  or  rebuild 
a  division  fence  or  portion  thereof,  which  he  ought  to  maintain,  any  two  Fence 
Viewers  of  the  town  or  precinct,  as  the  case  may  be,  shall,  on  complaint  by' 


38  ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 

the  party  aggrieved,  after  giving  due  notice  to  each  party,  examine  such  fence, 
and  if  they  deem  the  same  to  be  insufficient,  they  shall  so  notify  the  delinquent 
party  and  direct  him  to  repair  or  rebuild  the  same  within  such  time  as  they 
may  deem  reasonable. 

Disputes  Settled. — If  disputes  arise  between  the  owners  of  adjoining  lands 
concerning  the  proportion  of  fence  to  be  made  or  maintained  by  either  of  them, 
such  disputes  shall  be  settled  by  any  two  of  the  Fence  Viewers  of  the  town  or 
precinct,  as  the  case  may  be,  and  in  such  cases  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  two 
Fence  Viewers  to  distinctly  mark  and  define  the  proportion  of  the  fence  to  be 
made  or  maintained  by  each. 

Choice  of  Viewers — Notice. — When  any  of  the  above  mentioned  matters  shall 
be  submitted  to  Fence  Viewers,  each  party  shall  choose  one,  and  if  either 
neglect,  after  eight  days'  notice  in  writing  to  make  such  choice,  the  other  party 
may  select  both,  and  for  all  purposes  of  notice  under  this  act,  it  shall  be  suffi- 
cient to  notify  the  tenant  or  person  in  possession  of  said  adjoining  premises, 
when  the  owner  thereof  is  not  a  resident  of  the  town  in  which  such  fences  are 
situated. 

Viewing  Fence — Disagreement. — The  two  Fence  Viewers  so  chosen  shall  ex- 
amine the  premises,  and  hear  the  allegations  of  the  parties.  In  cases  of  their 
disagreement,  they  shall  select  another  Fence  Viewer  to  act  with  them,  and  the 
decision  of  any  two  of  them  shall  be  final  upon  the  parties  for  such  dispute, 
and  upon  all  parties  holding  under  them. 

Decision. — The  decision  of  the  Fence  Viewers  shall  be  reduced  to  writing  ; 
shall  contain  a  description  of  the  fence,  and  of  the  proportion  to  be  maintained 
by  each,  and  their  decision  upon  any  other  point  in  dispute  between  the  parties 
submitted  to  them  as  aforesaid ;  and  shall  be  forthwith  filed  in  the  office  of  the 
Town  Clerk,  or  in  the  office  of  the  County  Clerk  in  counties  which  shall  not 
have  adopted  township  organization. 

Neglect — Damages. — If  any  person  who  is  liable  to  contribute  to  the  erec- 
tion or  reparation  of  a  division  fence  shall  neglect  or  refuse  to  make  or  repair 
his  proportion  of  such  fence,  the  party  injured,  after  giving  sixty  days'  notice, 
in  writing,  that  a  new  fence  should  be  erected,  or  ten  days'  notice,  in  writing, 
that  the  reparation  of  such  fence  is  necessary,  may  make  or  repair  the  same 
at  the  expense  of  the  party  so  neglecting  or  refusing,  to  be  recovered  from  him 
with  costs  of  suit,  and  the  party  so  neglecting  or  refusing,  after  notice  in 
writing,  shall  be  liable  to  the  party  injured  for  all  damages  which  shall  thereby 
accrue,  to  be  determined  by  any  two  Fence  Viewers  selected  as  above  provided  ; 
and  the  Fence  Viewers  shall  reduce  their  appraisement  of  damages  to  writing, 
and  sign  the  same. 

Making  and  Repairing  Fences  Destroyed. — Whenever  a  division  fence  shall 

be  injured  or  destroyed  by  fires,  floods  or  other  casualty,  the  person  bound  to 

•make  and  repair  such  fence,  or  any  part  thereof,  shall  make  or  repair  the  same 


ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS.  39 

or  his  just  proportion  thereof,  within  ten  days  after  he  shall  be  thereto  required 
by  any  person  interested  therein,  such  requisition  to  be  in  writing,  and  signed 
by  the  party  making  the  same. 

Refusing  to  Make  or  Repair. — If  such  person  shall  neglect  or  refuse  to 
make  or  repair  his  proportion  of  such  fence  for  the  period  of  ten  days  after 
such  request,  the  party  injured  may  make  or  repair  the  same  at  the  expense  of 
party  so  refusing  or  neglecting,  to  be  recovered  with  costs  of  suit. 

Removal  of  Division  Fence. — If  any  person  is  disposed  to  remove  a  divi- 
sion fence  or  part  thereof,  owned  by  him,  and  suffer  his  lands  to  lie  open,  after 
having  just  given  the  adjoining  owner  one  year's  notice  in  writing  of  his  inten- 
tion so  to  do,  he  may,  at  any  time  thereafter,  remove  the  same,  unless  such  ad- 
joining owner  shall  previously  cause  the  value  of  said  fence  to  be  ascertained 
by  Fence  Viewers,  selected  as  hereinbefore  provided,  and  pay  or  tender  the  same 
to  such  person. 

Removal  Without  Notice. — If  any  such  fence  shall  be  removed  without  such 
notice,  the  party  removing  the  same  shall  pay  to  the  party  injured  all  such 
damages  as  he  may  thereby  sustain,  so  be  recovered  with  costs  of  suit. 

Mistake  in  Locating  fence. — When  a  person  has  made  a  fence  on  an  in- 
closure,  which  afterward,  on  making  division  lines,  is  found  to  be  on  the  land 
of  another,  and  the  same  has  occurred  through  mistake,  such  first  person  may 
enter  on  the  land  of  the  other  and  remove  his  fence  and  material,  within  six 
months  after  such  line  has  been  run. 

When  Removal  may  not  be  Made. — But  such  fence  shall  not  be  removed  if  it 
was  made  of  material  taken  from  the  land  on  which  it  is  built,  until  the  party 
pays  or  tenders  to  the  owner  of  the  land  the  value  of  such  material,  to  be  ascer- 
tained by  the  Fence  Viewers  ;  nor  shall  a  fence  be  removed  at  a  time  when  the 
removal  will  throw  open  or  expose  the  crops  of  the  other  party,  but  it  shall  be 
removed  within  a  reasonable  time  after  the  crops  are  secured,  although  the  six 
months  above  specified  have  passed. 

Viewers  may  Examine  Witnesses,  etc. — Fence  Viewers  may  examine  witnesses 
on  any  and  all  questions  submitted  to  them,  and  either  of  such  Fence  Viewers 
shall  have  power  to  issue  subpoenas  for  and  administer  oaths  to  such  witnesses. 

Fees. — Fence  Viewers  shall  be  entitled  to  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  per  day 
each,  for  the  time  necessarily  spent  as  above  provided,  to  be  paid  in  the  first 
instance  by  the  party  requiring  the  services  ;  and  all  expenses  of  the  view  shall 
be  borne  equally  between  the  parties,  except  in  case  of  view  to  appraise  dam- 
ages for  neglect  or  refusal  to  make  or  maintain  a  just  proportion  of  a  division 
fence,  in  which  case  the  costs  of  view  shall  be  paid  by  the  party  in  default,  and 
may  be  recovered  as  part  of  the  damages  assessed. 

Trespass — Damages. — If  any  horse,  mule  or  ass,  or  any  neat  cattle,  hogs  or 
sheep,  or  other  domestic  animals,  shall  break  into  any  person's  inclosure.  the 
fence  being  good  and  sufficient,  the  owner  of  such  animal  or  animals  shall  be 


40  ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS 

liable  in  an  action  of  trespass,  to  make  good  all  damages  to  the  owner  or  occu- 
pier of  the  inclosure.  This  section  shall  not  be  construed  to  require  such  fence, 
in  order  to  maintain  an  action  done  by  animals  running  at  large  contrary  to 
law. 

Damay.  s  Peasant — Rescue. — If  any  such  animal  or  animals  shall  break 
into  an  inclosure  surrounded  by  a  fence  of  the  height  and  sufficiency  prescribed 
by  this  act,  or  shall  be  wrongfully  upon  the  premises  of  another,  the  owner  or 
occupier  of  such  inclosure  or  premises  may  take  into  possession  such  animal  or 
animals  trespassing,  and  keep  the  same  until  damages,  with  reasonable  charges 
for  keeping  and  feeding,  and  all  costs  of  suit  be  paid,  to  be  recovered  in  any 
court  of  competent  jurisdiction  ;  and  any  person  who  shall  take  or  rescue  any 
such  animal  so  taken  up  from  the  possession  of  the  taker  up,  without  his  con- 
sent, shall  be  liable  to  a  fine  of  not  less  than  three  nor  more  than  five  dollars 
for  each  of  such  animals  so  rescued,  to  be  recovered  on  complaint  before  any 
Justice  of  the  Peace  of  the  county  where  such  offense  shall  be  committed,  for 
the  use  of  the  school  fund  of  the  proper  county.  Provided,  that  within  twenty- 
four  hours  after  taking  such  animal  into  his  possession,  he  shall  give  notice  to 
the  owner  thereof,  if  known,  or  if  unknown,  he  shall  post  notices  at  some  pub- 
lic place  near  the  premises. 

ROADS. 

Pel-sons  traveling  in  any  kind  of  vehicle  must  seasonably  turn  to  the  right 
of  the  center  of  the  road,  so  as  to  permit  such  carriage  to  pass  without  inter- 
fering or  interrupting,  under  the  penalty  of  five  dollars  for  every  neglect  or 
offense,  to  be  recovered  by  the  party  injured.  This  shall  not  be  construed  to 
apply  to  any  case,  unless  some  injury  to  persons  or  property  shall  have  occurred, 
nor  in  a  case  where  it  is  impracticable,  from  the  nature  of  the  ground,  for  the 
driver  to  turn  to  the  right.  The  owner  of  any  carriage  running  upon  any 
road  in  this  State  for  the  conveyance  of  passengers,  who  shall  employ  or  con- 
tinue in  his  employment,  any  person,  as  driver,  who  is  addicted  to  drunken- 
ness or  the  excessive  use  of  spirituous  liquors,  after  he  shall  have  had  notice 
of  the  same,  shall  forfeit  at  the  rate  of  five  dollars  per  day  for  all  the  time 
thereafter  he  shall  have  kept  him  in  his  employ,  and  if  any  driver,  whilst 
actually  employed  in  Driving  any  such  carriage,  shall  be  guilty  of  intoxication 
to  such  a  degree  as  to  endanger  the  safety  of  the  passengers,  it  shall  be  the 
duty  of  the  owner,  on  receiving  written  notice  of  the  fact,  signed^by  any  one 
of  said  passengers  and  certified  by  him  on  oath,  forthwith  to  discharge  such 
driver.  If  the  owner,  however,  shall  have  such  driver  in  his  employ  within 
three  months  after  receipt  of  such  notice,  he  shall  forfeit  five  dollars  per  day 
for  the  time  he  shall  keep  said  driver  in  his  employ. 

No  person  driving  any  carriages  on  any  public  highway  or  turnpike  road 
shall  run  his  horses  or  carriages  upon  any  occasion  or  for  any  purpose,  under  a 


ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS.  41 

penalty  of  a  fine  not  exceeding  $10  or  imprisonment  not  exceeding  sixty  days, 
at  the  discretion  of  the  court. 

Horses  attached  to  any  carriage  used  to  convey  passengers  for  hire  must 
be  made  fast  with  a  sufficient  halter,  rope  or  chain  or  the  lines  placed  in  the 
hands  of  some  other  person  before  the  driver  leaves  them  for  any  purpose. 
For  violation  of  the  above,  each  driver  shall  forfeit  $20,  to  be  recovered 
by  action,  to  be  commenced  within  six  months.  The  owners,  also,  of  any 
carriage  running  upon  any  public  highway  for  the  conveyance  of  passengers 
are  liable,  jointly  and  severally,  to  the  party  injured  in  all  cases  for  injuries 
and  damages  done  by  a  driver  while  driving  such  carriage,  to  any  person  or 
the  property  of  any  person,  and  whenever  the  act  occasioning  such  injury  or 
damage  be  willful,  negligent  or  otherwise,  in  the  same  manner  that  such  driver 
would  be  liable.  The  term  carriage,  as  used,  means  any  carriage  or  vehicle 
used  for  the  transportation  of  passengers  or  goods  or  either  of  them. 

The  Commissioners  of  Highways  in  the  several  towns  in  this  State  have 
the  care  and  superintendence  of  highways  and  bridges  therein.  They  have  the 
power  necessary  to  repair  roads  and  bridges,  to  lay  and  establish  roads,  'regu- 
late roads  already  laid  out,  to  alter,  vacate  and  to  divide  their  respective  towns 
into  so  many  road  districts  as  they  shall  deem  convenient;  such  division  to  be 
made  annually,  and  at  least  ten  days  before  the  annual  town  meeting.  They 
shall  also  cause  to  be  erected  and  kept  in  repair,  at  the  forks  or  crossing  place 
of  the  most  important  public  roads,  a  post  and  guide-boards,  with  plain  inscrip- 
tions thereon  in  letters  and  figures,  giving  directions  and  distances  to  the  most 
noted  places  to  which  such  road  may  lead;  also  to  prevent  thistles,  burdock, 
cockleburs,  mustard,  yellow  dock,  Indian  mallow  and  jimson  weed  from  seeding, 
and  to  extirpate  the  same  as  far  as  practicable,  and  to  prevent  all  rank  growth 
of  vegetation  in  the  public  highway,  as  far  as  the  same  may  obstruct  public 
travel,  and  in  their  discretion,  they  may  erect  watering  places  for  public  use  for 
watering  teams  at  such  points  as  may  be  deemed  advisable. 

Every  able-bodied  male  inhabitant,  being  above  the  age  of  21  and  under 
the  age  of  50  (excepting  paupers,  idiots,  lunatics  and  such  others  as  are  exempt 
by  law),  is  required  to  labor  on  the  highways  in  their  respective  road  districts, 
not  less  than  one  or  more  than  three  days  in  each  and  every  year.  Three 
days'  notice  must  be  given  by  the  Overseer  of  the  time  and  place  he  requires 
such  road  labor  to  be  done  and  with  what  implements.  But  no  person  shall  be 
required  to  work  on  any  highway  other  than  in  the  district  in  which  he  resides. 
Any  person  may  commute  for  such  labor  by  paying  at  the  rate  of  $1.50  per  day, 
if  done  within  the  three  days'  notice :  after  that  time,  if  he  shall  refuse  to 
commute,  at  the  rate  of  $2.00  per  day.  Any  person  liable  for  work  on  high- 
ways who  shall  have  been  assessed  two  days  or  more,  and  who  shall  not  have 
commuted  for  his  assessment,  may  be  required  to  furnish  a  team  or  a  cart, 
wagon  or  plow,  with  a  pair  of  horses  or  oxen  and  a  man  to  manage  them,  for 


42  ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 

which  he  shall  be  entitled  to  a  credit  of  two  days  for  each  day's  service  there- 
with. Eight  hours  is  a  day's  work  on  the  roads,  and  there  is  a  penalty  of  twen- 
ty-five cents  an  hour  against  any  person  or  substitute  who  shall  neglect  or  refuse 
to  perform  such  labor.  Any  person,  after  appearing,  who  shall  remain  idle  or 
not  work  faithfully,  or  hinder  others  from  working,  forfeits  to  the  town  the  sum 
of  $2.00. 

Every  person  so  assessed  and  duly  notified,  who  shall  not  commute,  and  who 
shall  refuse  or  neglect  to  appear,  shall  forfeit  to  the  town,  for  every  day's  refusal 
or  neglect,  the  sum  of  $2.00  ;  if  he  was  required  to  furnish  a  team,  carriage, 
man  or  implement,  and  shall  refuse  or  neglect  to  comply,  he  shall  be  fined  as 
follows  : 

First. — For  wholly  failing  to  comply,  $4.00  for  each  day. 

Second. — For  omitting  to  furnish  a  pair  of  horses  or  oxen,  $1.50  for 
each  day. 

Third. — For  omitting  to  furnish  a  man  to  manage  team,  $2.00  for  each  day. 

Fourth. — For  omitting  to  furnish  a  wagon,  cart  or  plow,  75  cents  for  each 
day.  • 

Any  person  who  shall  injure  or  obstruct  a  public  road  by  felling  a  tree  or 
trees  upon  the  same,  or  by  placing  or  leaving  any  obstruction,  or  by  encroach- 
ing upon  the  same  with  any  fence  or  by  plowing  or  digging  any  ditch  or  other 
opening  or  by  turning  a  current  of  water  so  as  to  saturate  or  wash  the  same,  or 
shall  leave  the  cutting  of  any  hedge  thereupon  for  more  than  five  days,  shall 
forfeit  not  Jess  than  $3  nor  more  than  $10,  and  in  case  of  placing  any  obstruc- 
tion, an  additional  sum  not  exceeding  $3  per  day  for  every  day  he  shall  permit 
the  same  to  remain  after  being  ordered  to  remove  the  same  by  any  of  the  Com- 
missioners of  Highways,  except  where  a  person  lawfully  fells  a  tree  for  use  and 
will  immediately  remove  the  same,  nor  any  person  through  whose  land  a  public 
road  may  pass,  who  shall  desire  to  drain  his-  land,  and  shall  give  due  notice  to 
the  Commissioners  of  such  intention,  or  where  any  Commissioners  or  Overseers 
of  Highways,  after  giving  seasonable  notice  to  the  owners,  may  remove  any  such 
fence  or  obstruction,  fill  up  any  such  ditch  or  excavation  and  recover  the  nec- 
essary cost  from  such  owner  or  other  person,  to  be  collected  before  any  Justice 
of  the  Peace  having  jurisdiction.  Any  person  owning,  using  or  occupying  lands 
on  both  sides  of  any  public  highway  may  make  a  crossing  under  said  highway  to 
let  his  cattle  or  other  domestic  animals  cross  said  road ;  provided,  he  shall  erect,  at 
his  own  expense,  a  good  and  substantial  bridge,  with  secure  railings,  with  an 
embankment  of  easy  grade  on  either  side,  the  bridge  not  to  be  less  than  sixteen 
feet  wide,  to  be  approved  by  Commissioners  of  Highways.  The  Commissioners 
estimate  and  assess  the  highway  labor  and  road  tax.  The  road  tax  on  real  and 
personal  property  cannot  exceed  forty  cents  on  each  hundred  dollars'  worth.  The 
labor  or  road  tax  in  villages,  towns  or  cities  is  paid  over  to  the  corporate  authori- 
ties of  such  for  the  improvement  of  streets,  roads  and  bridges  within  their 


ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS.  43 

limits.  Commissioners'  compensation,  $1.50  per  day.  The  Treasurer,  who  is 
one  of  their  number,  is  entitled  to  two  per  cent,  on  all  moneys  he  may  receive 
and  pay  out. 

Overseers. — Their  duties  are  to  repair  and  keep  in  order  the  highways  in 
their  districts,  to  warn  persons  to  work  out  their  road  tax  at  such  time  and 
place  as  they  think  proper  ;  to  collect  fines  and  commutation  money,  and 
execute  all  lawful  orders  of  the  Commissioners  of  Highways  ;  also  make  a  list, 
within  sixteen  days  after  their  election,  of  the  names  of  all  inhabitants  in  his 
road  district  liable  to  work  on  highways.  For  refusal  to  perform  any  of  his 
duties,  he  is  liable  to  a  fine  of  $10.  The  compensation  of  Overseers  is  $1.50 
a  day,  the  number  of  days  to  be  audited  by  the  Highway  Commissioners. 

As  all  township  and  county  officers  are  familiar  with  their  duties,  it  is  only 
intended  to  give  the  points  of  the  law  that  the  public  should  be  familiar  with. 
The  manner  of  laying  out,  altering  or  vacating  roads,  etc.  will  not  be  here 
stated,  as  it  would  require  more  space  than  is  contemplated  in  a  work  of  this 
kind.  It  is  sufficient  to  state  that  the  first  step  is  by  petition,  addressed  to  the 
Commissioners,  setting  out  what  is  prayed  for,  giving  the  names  of  the  owners 
of  lands,  if  known — if  not  known,  so  state — over  which  the  road  is  to  pass,  giv- 
ing the  general  course,  its  place  of  beginning  and  where  it  terminates.  It  re- 
quires not  less  than  twelve  freeholders  residing  within  three  miles  of  the  road, 
who  shall  sign  the  petition.  Public  roads  must  not  be  less  than  fifty  feet  wide, 
nor  more  than  sixty  feet  wide.  Roads  not  exceeding  two  miles  in  length,  if 
petitioned  for,  may  be  laid  out  not  less  than  forty  feet.  Private  roads  for  pri- 
vate and  public  use  may  be  laid  out  of  the  width  of  three  rods,  on  petition  of 
the  person  directly  interested ;  the  damage  occasioned  thereby  shall  be  paid  by 
the  premises  benefited  thereby,  and  before  the  road  is  opened.  If  not  opened 
in  two  years,  the  order  shall  be  considered  rescinded.  Commissioners,  in 
their  discretion,  may  permit  persons  who  live  on  or  have  private  roads  to  work 
out  their  road  tax  thereon.  Public  roads  must  be  opened  in  five  days  from 
date  of  filing  order  of  location,  or  be  deemed  vacated. 

MARKS    AND    BRANDS. 

How  Cattle  may  be  Marked. — Every  person  in  this  State  who  hath  cattle, 
horses,  hogs,  sheep  or  goats  may  have  an  ear-mark  and  brand,  and  but  one  of 
each,  which  shall  be  different  from  the  ear-mark  and  brand  of  his  neighbors, 
which  ear-mark  and  brand  may  be  recorded  by  the  County  Clerk  of  the  county 
where  such  cattle,  horses,  hogs,  sheep  or  goats  shall  be. 

Book — Record — Fee — Examination  of  Books. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the 
County  Clerks  in  the  respective  counties  of  this  State  to  keep  a  well-bound 
book,  in  which  they  shall  record  the  marks  and  brands  of  each  individual  who 
may  apply  to  them  for  that  purpose,  for  which  they  shall  be  entitled  to  demand 
and  receive  the  sum  of  fifteen  cents,  and  the  book  in  which  the  same  are  re- 


44  ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 

corded  shall  be  open  to  the  examination  of  every  citizen  of  the  county  at  all 
reasonable  office  hours,  free  of  charge. 

Book  Prima  Facie  Evidence. — If  any  dispute  shall  arise  about  any  ear- 
mark or  brand,  it  shall  be  decided  by  reference  to  the  book  of  marks  and  brands, 
kept  by  the  County  Clerk,  but  such  book  shall  be  prima  facie  evidence  only. 

Purchaser  Rebranding — Certificate. — Any  person  purchasing  or  acquiring 
horses,  cattle,  hogs,  sheep  or  goats,  when  he  brands  or  marks  the  same  in  his 
brand  or  mark,  after  the  acquisition  of  the  same,  may  do  it  in  the  presence  of 
one  or  more  of  his  neighbors,  who  are  authorized  to  certify  to  the  fact  of  the 
marking  or  branding  being  done,  when  done,  and  in  what  brand  or  mark  the 
same  were  previously,  and  in  what  brand  or  mark  they  were  rebranded  or  re- 
marked. Such  certificate  shall  not  be  deemed  evidence  of  property  in  the 
animal  branded,  but  only  prima  facie  evidence  of  the  facts  therein  certified  to. 

LANDLORD   AND   TENANT. 

The  owner  of  lands  or  his  executors  and  administrators  may  sue  for  and 
recover  rent  therefor  in  any  of  the  following  cases  : 

First. — When  rent  is  due  and  in  arrear  on  a  lease  for  life  or  lives. 

Second. — When  lands  are  held  and  occupied  by  any  person  without  any 
special  agreement  for  rent. 

Third. — When  possession  is  obtained  under  an  agreement,  written  or 
verbal,  for  the  purchase  of  the  premises  and  before  deed  given,  the  right  to 
possession  is  terminated  by  forfeiture  or  non-compliance  with  the  agreement, 
and  possession  is  wrongfully  refused  or  neglected  to  be  given  upon  demand 
in  writing  by  the  party  entitled  thereto ;  provided,  that  all  payments  made  by 
the  vendee  or  his  representatives  or  assigns  may  be  set  off  against  such  rent. 

Fourth. — When  land  has  been  sold  upon  a  judgment  or  a  decree  of  court, 
when  the  party  to  such  judgment  or  decree  or  person  holding  under  him  wrong- 
fully refuses  or  neglects  to  surrender  possession  of  the  same,  after  demand  in 
writing  by  the  person  entitled  to  the  possession. 

Fifth. — When  the  lands  have  been  sold  upon  a  mortgage  or  trust  deed  and 
the  mortgagor  or  grantor  or  person  holding  under  him  wrongfully  refuses  or 
neglects  to  surrender  possession  of  the  same,  after  demand  in  writing  by  the 
person  entitled  to  the  possession. 

If  any  tenant  or  tenants  for  life  or  any  person  who  shall  come  into  posses- 
sion of  any  lands,  etc.,  from  or  under  collusion  with  such  tenants,  shall  willfully 
hold  over  any  lands,  etc.,  after  the  expiration  of  such  term  and  after  demand 
made  in  writing  for  the  possession  thereof,  is  liable  to  double  the  yearly  value 
of  the  lands,  etc. 

A  tenancy  from  year  to  year  requires  sixty  days'  notice  to  terminate  the 
same  at  the  end  of  the  year.  Notice  may  be  given  at  any  time  within  four 
months  preceding  the  last  sixty  days  of  the  year. 


ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS.  45 

A  tenancy  by  the  month  or  any  other  term  less  than  one  year,  where  the 
tenant  holds  over  without  special  agreement,  the  landlord  may  terminate  the 
tenancy  by  thirty  days'  notice  in  writing. 

After  rent  is  due,  the  landlord  may  notify  the  tenant  in  writing  that,  unless 
payment  is  made  within  not  less  than  five  days  after  the  service,  his  lease 
will  be  terminated.  If  the  rent  is  not  paid  within  the  time  mentioned,  the 
landlord  may  consider  the  lease  ended.  When  default  is  made  in  any  of  the 
terms  of  a  lease,  it  shall  not  be  necessary  to  give  more  than  ten  days'  notice, 
and  the  same  may  be  terminated  on  giving  such  notice  to  quit  at  any  time  after 
such  default  in  any  of  the  terms  of  such  lease ;  which  notice  may  be  substan- 
tially in  the  following  form,  viz.  : 

To :  You  are  hereby  notified  that  in  consequence  of  your  default 

in  (here  insert  the  character  of  the  default),  of  the  premises  now  occupied  by 
you,  being,  etc.  (here  describe  the  premises),  I  have  elected  to  determine  your 
lease,  and  you  are  hereby  notified  to  quit  and  deliver  up  possession  of  the  same 
to  me  within  ten  days  of  this  date  (dated,  etc.). 

The  above  to  be  signed  by  the  lessor  or  his  agent,  and  no  other  notice  or 
demand  of  possession  or  termination  of  such  tenancy  shall  be  necessary. 

Any  demand  may  be  made  or  notice  served  by  delivering  a  written  or 
printed  or  partly  written  and  printed  copy  thereof  to  the  tenant,  or  by  leaving 
the  same  with  some  person  above  the  age*of  twelve  years  residing  on  or  in  pos- 
sion  of  the  premises,  and  in  case  no  one  is  in  the  actual  possession  of  said 
premises,  then  by  posting  the  same  on  the  premises. 

When  the  tenancy  is  for  a  certain  period,  and  the  term  expires  by  the  terms 
of  the  lease,  the  tenant  is  then  bound  to  surrender  possession,  and  no  notice  to 
quit  or  demand  of  possession  is  necessary. 

Distress  for  Rent. — In  all  cases  of  distress  for  rent,  the  landlord  or  his 
agent  or  attorney  may  seize  for  rent  any  personal  property  of  his  tenant  that 
may  be  found  in  the  county  where  such  tenant  resides  ;  but  the  property  of  any 
other  person,  although  it  may  be  found  on  the  premises,  is  not  liable. 

A  copy  of  the  distress  warrant,  together  with  an  inventory,  should  be  at  once 
filed  with  some  Justice  of  the  Peace,  if  not  over  $200,  and  if  above  that  sum, 
with  the  Clerk  of  a  court  of  record  of  competent  jurisdiction.  Property  may 
be  released  by  the  party  executing  a  satisfactory  bond  for  double  the  amount. 

The  landlord  may  distrain  the  personal  goods  of  the  tenant  any  time  within 
six  months  after  the  expiration  of  the  term  of  the  lease,  or  when  terminated. 

When  the  rent  is  payable  wholly  or  in  part  in  specific  articles  of  property, 
or  products  of  the  premises,  or  labor,  the  landlord  may  distrain  for  the  value  of 
such  articles,  products  or  labor. 

Landlords  have  a  lien  upon  the  crops  grown  or  growing  upon  the  demised 
premises  for  the  rent  thereof,  and  also  for  the  faithful  performance  of  the  terms 
of  the  lease. 


46  ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 

Landlords  have  the  same  right  to  enforce  their  liens  against  the  sith-lessee  or 
assignee,  as  they  have  against  the  tenant  to  whom  the  premises  were  demised. 

When  a  tenant  abandons  or  removes  from  the  premises,  or  any  part  thereof, 
the  landlord  or  his  agent  or  attorney  may  seize  upon  any  grain  or  other  crops 
growing  upon  the  premises,  or  part  thereof  abandoned,  whether  the  rent  is  due 
or  not.  If  such  grain  or  other  crops,  or  any  part  thereof,  is  not  fully  grown  or 
matured,  the  landlord  or  his  agent  or  attorney  shall  cause  the  same  to  be  properly 
cultivated  and  harvested  or  gathered,  and  may  sell  and  dispose  of  .the  same  and 
apply  the  proceeds,  so  far  as  may  be  necessary  to  compensate  him  for  his  labor 
and  expenses,  and  to  pay  the  rent.  The  tenant  may,  at  any  time  before  sale  of 
the  property  so  seized,  redeem  the  same  by  tendering  the  rent  and  reasonable 
compensation  for  work  done,  or  he  may  replevy  the  same. 

Exemption. — The  same  articles  of  personal  property,  which  are  by  law  ex- 
empt from  execution,  except  the  crops  grown  or  growing  upon  the  demised 
premises,  are  also  exempt  from  distress  for  rent. 

SUGGESTIONS    TO    THOSE   PURCHASING   BOOKS    BY    SUBSCRIPTION. 

The  business  of  publishing  by  subscription  having  so  often  been  brought 
into  disrepute  by  agents  making  representations  and  declarations  not  authorized 
by  the  publisher,  in  order  to  prevent  that  as  much  as  possible,  and  that  there 
may  be  a  more  general  knowledge  of  the  relation  such  agents  bear  to  their  prin- 
cipal, and  the  law  governing  such  cases,  the  following  statement  is  made : 

A  subscription  is  in  the  rfature  of  a  contract  of  mutual  promises,  by  which 
the  subscriber  agrees  to  pay  a  certain  sum  for  the  work  described ;  the  con- 
sideration is  concurrent  that  the  publisher  shall  publish  the  book  named, 
and  deliver  the  same,  for  which  the  subscriber  is  to  pay  the  price  named. 
The  nature  and  character  of  the  work  is  described  in  the  prospectus  and 
by  the  sample  shown.  These  should  be  carefully  examined  before  subscribing, 
as  they  are  the  basis  and  consideration  of  the  promise  to  pay,  and  not  the  too 
often  exaggerated  statements  of  the  agent,  who  is  merely  employed  to  solicit 
subscriptions,  for  which  he  is  usually  paid  a  commission  for  each  subscriber, 
and  has  no  authority  to  change  or  alter  the  conditions  upon  which  the  subscrip- 
tions are  authorized  to  be  made  by  the  publisher.  Should  the  agent  assume  to 
agree  to  make  the  subscription  conditional,  or  modify  or  change  the  agreement 
of  the  publisher,  as  set  out  by  prospectus  and  sample,  in  order  to  bind  the  prin- 
cipal, the  subscriber  should  see  that  such  conditions  or  changes  are  stated  over 
or  in  connection  with  his  signature,  so  that  the  publisher  may  have  notice  of 
the  same. 

All  persons  making  contracts  in  reference  to  matters  of  this  kind,  or  any 
other  business,  should  remember  that  the  law  as  to  written  contracts  is,  that 
they  cannot  be  varied,  altered  or  rescinded  verbally,  but,  if  done  at  all,  must  be 
done  in  writing.  It  is,  therefore,  important  that  all  persons  contemplating  sub- 


BUSINESS  FORMS.  47 

scribing  should  distinctly  understand  that  all  talk  before  or  after  the  subscription 
is  made  is  not  admissible  as  evidence,  and  is  no  part  of  the  contract. 

Persons  employed  to  solicit  subscriptions  are  known  to  the  trade  as  canvassers. 
They  are  agents  appointed  to  do  a  particular  business  in  a  prescribed  mode,  and 
have  no  authority  to  do  it  in  any  other  way  to  the  prejudice  of  their  principal, 
nor  can  they  bind  their  principal  in  any  other  matter.  They  cannot  collect 
money  nor  agree  that  payment  may  be  made  in  anything  else  but  money.  They 
cannot  extend  the  time  of  payment  beyond  the  time  of  delivery,  nor  bind 
their  principal  for  the  payment  of  expenses  incurred  in  their  business. 

It  would  save  a  great  deal  of  trouble,  and  often  serious  loss,  if  persons,  be- 
fore signing  their  names  to  any  subscription  book,  or  any  written  instrument, 
would  examine  carefully  what  it  is ;  if  they  cannot  read  themselves,  should  cull 
on  some  one  disinterested  who  can. 

BUSINESS  FORMS. 

NOTES. 

Form  of  note  is  legal  worded  in  the  simplest  way,  so  that  the  amount  and 
time  of  payment  are  mentioned  : 
$100.  Chicago,  111.,  Nov.  10,  1876. 

Six  months  from  date,  I  promise  to  pay  E.  A.  Hyde,  or  order,  One 
Hundred  Dollars,  for  value  received.  F.  G.  FOSTER. 

A  note  to  be  payable  in  anything  else  than  money  needs  only  the  facts 
substituted  for  money  in  the  above  form. 

ORDERS. 

Orders  should  be  worded  simply  thus  : 
Mr.  M.  J.  Pike :  Chicago,  Nov.  10,  1876. 

Please  pay  to  E.  Felt  Twenty-five  Dollars,  and  charge  to 

L.  T.  MERRIAM. 

RECEIPTS. 

Receipts  should  always  state  when  received,  and  what  for  : 
$100.  Chicago,  Nov.  10,  1876. 

Received  of  J.  S.  Buckley  One  Hundred  Dollars,  for  services  rendered  in 
digging  his  well  at  Woodstock,  on  account.  W.  G.  BLACK. 

If  receipt  is  in  full,  it  should  be  so  stated. 

BILLS    OF    PURCHASE. 

Marengo.  111.,  Nov.  10,  1876. 
J.  L.  Deem  Bought  of  L.  Wentworth. 

5  bushels  of  seed  wheat,  at  $1.50 $7  50 

2  seamless  sacks,  "     0.30 060 

$8  10 
Received  payment.  L.  WENTWORTH. 


48  BUSINESS  FORMS. 

ARTICLES    OF    AGREEMENT. 

An  agreement  is  where  one  party  promises  to  another  to  do  a  certain  thing 
in  a  certain  time  for  a  stipulated  sum.  Good  business  men  always  reduce  an 
agreement  to  writing,  which  nearly  always  saves  misunderstandings  and  trouble. 
No  particular  form  is  necessary,  but  the  facts  must  be  clearly  and  explicitly 
stated,  and  there  must,  to  make  it  valid,  be  a  reasonable  consideration. 

GENERAL  FORM  OF  AGREEMENT. 

This  agreement,  made  the  second  day  of  October,  1876,  between  John 
Jones,  of  Aurora,  County  of  Kane,  State  of  Illinois,  of  the  first  part,  and 
Henry  Baker,  of  the  same  place,  of  the  second  part — 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  John  Jones,  in  consideration  of  the  agreement  of 
the  party  of  the  second  part,  hereinafter  contained,  contracts  and  agrees  to  and 
with  the  said  Henry  Baker  that  he  will,  deliver,  in  good  and  marketable  con- 
dition, at  the  village  of  Batavia,  111.,  during  the  month  of  November,  of  this 
year,  one  hundred  tons  of  prairie  hay,  in  the  following  lots,  and  at  the  following 
specified  times,  namely:  Twenty-five  tons  by  the  seventh  of  November,  twenty- 
five  tons  additional  by  the  fourteenth  of  the  month,  twenty-five  tons  more  by 
the  twenty-first,  and  the  entire  one  hundred  tons  to  be  all  delivered  by  the 
thirtieth  of  November. 

And  the  said  Henry  Baker,  in  consideration  of  the  prompt  fulfillment  of 
this  contract,  on  the  part  of  the  party  of  the  first  part,  contracts  to  and  agrees 
with  the  said  John  Jones  to  pay  for  said  hay  five  dollars  per  ton,  for  each  ton 
as  soon  as  delivered. 

In  case  of  failure  of  agreement  by  either  of  the  parties  hereto,  it  is  hereby 
stipulated  and  agreed  that  the  party  so  failing  shall  pay  to  the  other  one 
hundred  dollars,  as  fixed  and  settled  damages. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  have  hereunto  set  our  hands  the  day  and  year  first 
above  written.  JOHN  JONES, 

HENRY  BAKER. 

AGREEMENT    WITH    CLERK    FOR    SERVICES. 

This  agreement,  made  the  first  day  of  May,  one  thousand  eight  hundred 
and  seventy-six,  between  William  Bell,  of  Chicago,  County  of  Cook,  State  of 
Illinois,  party  of  the  first  part,  and  George  Davis,  of  Englewood,  County  of 
Cook,  State  of  Illinois,  party  of  the  second  part — 

Witnesseth,  that  said  George  Davis  agrees  faithfully  and  diligently  to  work 
as  clerk  and  salesman  for  the  said  William  Bell,  for  and  during  the  space  of  one 
year  from  the  date  hereof,  should  both  live  such  length  of  time,  without  absent- 
ing himself  from  his  occupation ;  during  which  time  he,  the  said  Davis,  in  the 
store  of  said  Bell,  of  Chicago,  will  carefully  and  honestly  attend,  doing  and 
performing  all  duties  as  clerk  and  salesman  aforesaid,  in  accordance  and  in  all 
respects  as  directed  and  desired  by  the  said  Bell. 


BUSINESS  FORMS.  49 

In  consideration  of  which  services,  so  to  be  rendered  by  the  said  Davis,  the 
said  Bell  agrees  to  pay  to  said  Davis  the  annual  sum  of  one  thousand  dollars, 
payable  in  twelve  equal  monthly  payments,  each  upon  the  last  day  of  each 
month ;  provided  that  all  dues  for  days  of  absence  from  business  by  said  Davis 
shall  be  deducted  from  the  sum  otherwise  by  the  agreement  due  and  payable  by 
the  said  Bell  to  the  said  Davis. 

Witness  our  hands.  WILLIAM  BELL. 

•  GEORGE  DAVIS. 
BILLS  OF  SALE. 

A  bill  of  sale  is  a  written  agreement  to  another  party,  for  a  consideration  to 
convey  his  right  and  interest  in  the  personal  property.  The  purchaser  must 
take  actual  possession  of  the  property.  Juries  have  power  to  determine  upon 
the  fairness  or  unfairness  of  a  bill  of  sale. 

COMMON    FORM    OF    BILL    OF    SALE. 

Know  all  men  by  this  instrument,  that  I,  John  Conn,  of  Princeton,  Illinois, 
of  the  first  part,  for  and  in  consideration  of  five  hundred  and  ten  dollars,  to 
me  paid  by  David  Grady,  of  the  same  place,  of  the  second  part,  the  receipt 
whereof  is  hereby  acknowledged,  have  sold  and  by  this  instrument  do  convey 
unto  the  said  Grady,  party  of  the  second  part,  his  executors,  administrators  and 
assigns,  my  undivided  half  of  ten  acres  of  corn,  now  growing  on  the  farm  of 
Thomas  Hart,  in  the  town  above  mentioned ;  one  pair  of  horses,  sixteen  sheep, 
and  five  cows,  belonging  to  me,  and  in  my  possession  at  the  farm  aforesaid;  to 
have  and  to  hold  the  same  unto  the  party  of  the  second  part,  his  executors  and 
assigns,  forever.  And  I  do,  for  myself  and  legal  representatives,  agree  with 
the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  and  his  legal  representatives,  to  warrant  and 
defend  the  sale  of  the  afore-mentioned  property  and  chattels  unto  the  said  party 
of  the  second  part,  and  his  legal  representatives,  against  all  and  every  person 
whatsoever. 

In  witness  whereof,  I  have  hereunto  affixed  my  hand,  this  tenth  day  of 
October,  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-six.  JOHN  CONN. 

BONDS. 

A  bond  is  a  written  admission  on  the  part  of  the  maker,  in  which  he  pledges 
a  certain  sum  to  another,  at  a  certain  time. 

COMMON    FORM    OF    BOND. 

Know  all  men  by  this  instrument,  that  I,  Jacob  Hiner,  of  Watseka,  Iro- 
quois  County,  State  of  Illinois,  am  firmly  bound  unto  Peter  Hickok,  of  the 
place  aforesaid,  in  the  sum  of  five  hundred  dollars,  to  be  paid  to  the  said  Peter 
Hickok,  or  his  legal  representatives;  to  which  payment,  to  be  made,  I  bind 
myself,  or  my  legal  representatives,  by  this  instrument. 

Sealed  with  my  seal,  and  dated  this  second  day  of  November,  one  thousand 
eight  hundred  and  sixty-four. 


50  BUSINESS  FORMS. 

The  condition  of  this  bond  is  such  that  if  I,  Jacob  Hiner,  my  heirs,  admin- 
istrators or  executors,  shall  promptly  pay  the  sum  of  two  hundred  and  fifty 
dollars  in  three  equal  annual  payments  from  the  date  hereof,  with  annual 
interest,  then  the  above  obligation  to  be  of  no  effect;  otherwise  to  be  in  full 
full  force  and  valid. 
Sealed  and  delivered  in  JACOB  HINER.  [L.  s.] 

presence  of 
FRANK  HOGAN. 

CHATTEL  MORTGAGES. 

A  chattel  mortgage  is  a  mortgage  on  personal  property  for  payment  of  a 
certain  sum  of  money,  to  hold  the  property  against  debts  of  other  creditors. 
The  mortgage  must  describe  the  property,  and  must  be  acknowledged  before  a 
Justice  of  the  Peace  in  the  township  or  precinct  where  the  mortgagee  resides, 
and  entered  upon  his  docket,  and  must  be  recorded  in  the  Recorder's  office  of 
the  county. 

GENERAL    FORM    OF    CHATTEL    MORTGAGE. 

This  indenture,  made  and  entered  into  this  first  day  of  January,  in  the 
year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-five,  between  John 
Lane,  of  the  town  of  Geneseo,  in  the  County  of  Henry,  and  State  of  Illinois, 
party  of  the  first  part,  and  Paul  Lake,  of  the  same  town,  county  and  State, 
party  of  the  second  part. 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  for  and  in  consideration  of 
the  sum  of  one  thousand  dollars,  in  hand  paid,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby 
acknowledged,  does  hereby  grant,  sell,  convey  and  confirm  unto  the  said  party 
of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns  forever,  all  and  singular  the  following 
described  goods  and  chattels,  to  wit: 

Two  three-year  old  roan-colored  horses,  one  Burdett  organ,  No.  987,  one 
Brussels  carpet,  15x20  feet  in  size,  one  marble-top  center  table,  one  Home  Com- 
fort cooking  stove,  No.  8,  one  black  walnut  bureau  with  mirror  attached,  one 
set  of  parlor  chairs  (six  in  number),  upholstered  in  green  rep,  with  lounge 
corresponding  with  same  in  style  and  color  of  upholstery,  now  in  possession  of 
said  Lane,  at  No.  4  Prairie  Ave.,  Geneseo,  111. ; 

Together  with  all  and  singular  the  appurtenances  thereunto  belonging, 
or  in  any  wise  appertaining;  to  have  and  to  hold  the  above  described  goods 
and  chattels,  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns, 
forever. 

Provided,  always,  and  these  presents  are  upon  this  express  condition,  that 
if  the  said  John  Lane,  his  heirs,  executors,  administrators  or  assigns,  shall,  on 
or  before  the  first  day  of  January,  A.  D.  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and 
seventy-six,  pay,  or  cause  to  be  paid,  to  the  said  Paul  Lake,  or  his  lawful 
attorney  or  attorneys,  heirs,  executors,  administrators  or  assigns,  the  sum  of 


BUSINESS  FORMS.  51 

one  thousand  dollars,  together  with  the  interest  that  may  accrue  thereon,  at  the 
rate  of  ten  per  cent,  per  annum,  from  the  first  day  of  January,  A.  D.  one 
thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-five,  until  paid,  according  to  the  tenor  of 
one  promissory  note,  bearing  even  date  herewith,  for  the  payment  of  said  sum  of 
money,  that  then  and  from  thenceforth,  these  presents,  and  everything  herein 
contained,  shall  cease,  and  be  null  and  void,  anything  herein  contained  to  the 
contrary  notwithstanding. 

Provided,  also,  that  the  said  John  Lane  may  retain  the  possession  of  and 
have  the  use  of  said  goods  and  chattels  until  the  day  of  payment  aforesaid; 
and  also,  at  his  own  expense,  shall  keep  said  goods  and  chattels;  and  also  at 
the  expiration  of  said  time  of  payment,  if  said  sum  of  money,  together  with 
the  interest  as  aforesaid,  shall  not  be  paid,  shall  deliver  up  said  goods  and  chat- 
tels, in  good  condition,  to  said  Paul  Lake,  or  his  heirs,  executors,  administrators 
or  assigns. 

And  provided,  also,  that  if  default  in  payment  as  aforesaid,  by  said  party 
of  the  first  part,  shall  be  made,  or  if  said  party  of  the  second  part  shall,  at  any 
time  before  said  promissory  note  becomes  due,  feel  himself  unsafe  or  insecure, 
that  then  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  or  his  attorney,  agent,  assigns,  or 
heirs,  executors  or  administrators,  shall  have  the  right  to  take  possession  of 
said  goods  and  chattels,  wherever  they  may  or  can  be  found,  and  sell  the  same 
at  public  or  private  sale,  to  the  highest  bidder  for  cash  in  hand,  after  giving 
ten  days'  notice  of  the  time  and  place  of  said  sale,  together  with  a  description 
of  the  goods  and  chattels  to  be  sold,  by  at  least  four  advertisements,  posted  up 
in  public  places  in  the  vicinity  where  said  sale  is  to  take  place,  and  proceed  to 
make  the  sum  of  money  and  interest  promised  as  aforesaid,  together  with  all 
reasonable  costs,  charges  and  expenses  in  so  doing;  and  if  there  shall  be  any 
overplus,  shall  pay  the  same  without  delay  to  the  said  party  of  the  first  part, 
or  his  legal  representatives. 

In  testimony  whereof,  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  has  hereunto  set  his 
hand  and  affixed  his  seal,  the  day  and  year  first  above  written. 
Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  in  JOHN  LANE.     [L.  s.] 

presence  of 
R.  B.  HAYES. 

LEASE    OF    FAEM    AND    BUILDINGS    THEREON. 

This  indenture,  made  this  second  day  of  June,  1875,  between  David  Parker, 
of  the  Town  of  Bisbee,  State  .of  Illinois,  of  the  first  part,  and  John  Moore,  of 
the  same  place,  of  the  second  part, 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  David  Parker,  for  and  in  consideration  of  the 
covenants  hereinafter  mentioned  and  reserved,  on  the  part  of  the  said  John 
Moore,  his  executors,  administrators  and  assigns,  to  be  paid,  kept  and 
performed,  hath  let,  and  by  these  presents  doth  grant,  demise  and  let, 


52  BUSINESS  FORMS. 

unto  the  said  John  Moore,  his  executors,  administrators  and  assigns,  all  that 
parcel  of  land  situate  in  Bisbee  aforesaid,  bounded  and  described  as  follows, 

to  wit : 

\Here,  describe  the  land.] 

Together  with  all  the  appurtenances  appertaining  thereto.  To  have  and  to 
hold  the  said  premises,  with  appurtenances  thereto  belonging,  unto  the  said 
Moore,  his  executors,  administrators  and  assigns,  for  the  term  of  five  years, 
from  the  first  day  of  October  next  following,  at  a  yearly  rent  of  six  hundred 
dollars,  to  be  paid  in  equal  payments,  semi-annually,  as  long  as  said  buildings 
are  in  good  tenantable  condition. 

And  the  said  Moore,  by  these  presents,  covenants  and  agrees  to  pay  all 
taxes  and  assessments,  and  keep  in  repair  all  hedges,  ditches,  rail  and  other 
fences  (the  said  David  Parker,  his  heirs,  assigns  and  administrators,  to  furnish 
all  timber,  brick,  tile  and  other  materials  necessary  for  such  repairs). 

Said  Moore  further  covenants  and  agrees  to  apply  to  said  land,  in  a  farmer- 
like  manner,  all  manure  and  compost  accumulating  upon  said  farm,  and 
cultivate  all  the  arable  land  in  a  husbandmanlike  manner,  according  to  the 
usual  custom  among  farmers  in  the  neighborhood;  he  also  agrees  to  trim 
the  hedges  at  a  reasonable  t^me,  preventing  injury  from  cattle  to  such 
hedges,  and  to  all  fruit  and  other  trees  on  the  said  premises.  That  he  will 
seed  down  with  clover  and  timothy  seed  twenty  acres  yearly  of  arable  land, 
plowing  the  same  number  of  acres  each  spring  of  land  now  in  grass,  and 
hitherto  unbroken. 

It  is  further  agreed,  that  if  the  said  Moore  shall  fail  to  perform  the  whole 
or  any  one  of  the  above  mentioned  covenants,  then  and  in  that  case  the  said 
David  Parker  may  declare  this  lease  terminated,  by  giving  three  months'  notice 
of  the  same,  prior  to  the  first  of  October  of  any  year,  and  may  distrain  any 
part  of  the  stock,  goods  or  chattels,  or  other  property  in  possession  of  said 
Moore,  for  sufficient  to  compensate  for  the  non-performance  of  the  above  written 
covenants,  the  same  to  be  determined,  and  amounts  so  to  be  paid  to  be  deter- 
mined, by  three  arbitrators,  chosen  as  follows:  Each  of  the  parties  to  this 
instrument  to  choose  one,  and  the  two  so  chosen  to  select  a  third;  the  decision 
of  said  arbitrators  to  be  final. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  have  hereto  set  our  hands  and  seals. 
Signed,  sealed,  and  delivered  DAVID  PARKER.     [L.  s.] 

in  presence  of  JOHN  MOORE.         [L.  s.] 

JAMES  WALDRON. 

FORM  OF  LEASE  OF  A  HOUSE. 

This  instrument,  made  the  first  day  of  October,  1875,  witnesseth  that 
Albert  Ward,  of  Yorkville,  County  of  Kendall,  State  of  Illinois,  hath  rented 
from  John  Shafer,  of  Logansport  aforesaid,  the  dwelling  and  lot  No.  13  Ohio 


BUSINESS  FORMS.  53 

Street,  situated  in  said  City  of  Yorkville,  for  five  years  from  the  above  date,  at 
the  yearly  rental  of  three  hundred  dollars,  payable  monthly,  on  the  first  day  of 
each  month,  in  advance,  at  the  residence  of  said  John  Shafer. 

At  the  expiration  of  sa^id  above  mentioned  term,  the  said  Ward  agrees  to 
give  the  said  Shafer  peaceable  possession  of  the  said  dwelling,  in  as  good  con- 
dition as  when  taken,  ordinary  wear  and  casualties  excepted. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  place  our  hands  and  seals  the  day  and  year  aforesaid. 
Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  ALBERT  WARD.  [L.  s.] 

in  presence  of  JOHN  SHAFER.      [L.  s.] 

WILLIAM  PIERCE, 

Notary  Public.  ' 

LANDLORD'S  AGREEMENT. 

This  certifies  that  I  have  let  and  rented,  this  first  day  of  January,  1876, 
unto  Jacob  Smith,  my  house  and  lot,  No.  15  Erie  Street,  in  the  City  of  Chicago, 
State  of  Illinois,  and  its  appurtenances ;  he  to  have  the  free  and  uninterrupted 
occupation  thereof  for  one  year  from  this  date,  at  the  yearly  rental  of  two 
hundred  dollars,  to  be  paid  monthly  in  advance ;  rent  to  cease  if  destroyed  by 
fire,  or  otherwise  made  untenantable.  ALPHA  PIPER. 

TENANT'S  AGREEMENT. 

This  certifies  that  I  have  hired  and  taken  from  Alpha  Piper  his  house  and 
lot,  No.  18  Erie  Street,  in  the  City  of  Chicago,  State  of  Illinois,  with  appur- 
tenances thereto  belonging,  for  one  year,  to  commence  this  day,  at  a  yearly 
rental  of  two  hundred  dollars,  to  be  paid  monthly  in  advance,  unless  said 
house  becomes  untenantable  from  fire  or  other  causes,  in  which  case  rent  ceases ; 
and  I  further  agree  to  give  and  yield  said  premises  one  year  from  this  first  day 
of  January,  1876,  in  as  good  condition  as  now,  ordinary  wear  and  damage  by 
the  elements  excepted. 

Given  under  my  hand  this  day.  JACOB  SMITH. 

NOTICE    TO    QUIT. 

To  E.  D.  LYON, 

Sir:  Please  observe  that  the  term  of  one  year,  for  which  the  house  and 
land,  situated  at  No.  8  Indiana  Street,  and  now  occupied  by  you,  were  rented 
to  you,  expired  on  the  first  day  of  October,  1875,  and  as  I  desire  to  repossess 
said  premises,  you  are  hereby  requested  and  required  to  vacate  the  same. 

Respectfully  yours, 

A.  E.  LAW. 
Lincoln,  Neb.,  October  4,  1875. 


54  BUSINESS  FORMS. 

TENANT'S  NOTICE  OF  LEAVING. 

Dear  Sir :  The  premises  I  now  occupy  as  your  tenant,  at  No.  8  Indiana 
Street,  I  shall  vacate  on  the  first  day  of  November,  1875.  You  will  please 
take  notice  accordingly. 

Dated  this  tenth  day  of  October,  1875.  E.  D.  LYON. 

To  A.  E.  LAW,  Esq. 

REAL    ESTATE    MORTGAGE    TO    SECURE    PAYMENT    OF    MONEY. 

This  indenture,  made  this  sixteenth  day  of  May,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord 
one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-two,  between  William  Nash,  of  Peoria, 
County  of  Peoria,  and  State  of  Illinois,  and  Olive,  his  wife,  party  of  the  first 
part,  and  Edward  Roach,  party  of  the  second  part. 

Whereas,  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  is  justly  indebted  to  the  said  party 
of  the  second  part,  in  the  sum  of  two  thousand  dollars,  secured  to  be  paid  by 
two  certain  promissory  notes  (bearing  even  date  herewith),  the  one  due  and  pay- 
able at  the  Second  National  Bank,  in  Peoria,  Illinois,  with  interest,  on  the 
sixteenth  day  of  May,  in  the  year  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy- 
three;  the  other  due  and  payable  at  the  Second  National  Bank,  at  Peoria, 
Illinois,  with  interest,  on  the  sixteenth  day  of  May,  in  the  year  one  thousand 
eight  hundred  and  seventy-four. 

Now,  therefore,  this  indenture  witnesseth,  that  the  said  party  of  the  first 
part,  for  the  better  securing  the  payment  of  the  money  aforesaid,  with  interest 
thereon,  according  to  the  tenor  and  effect  of  the  two  said  promissory  notes 
above  mentioned;  and,  also,  in  consideration  of  the  further  sum  of  one  dollar 
to  them  in  hand  paid  by  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  at  the  delivery  of 
these  presents,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby  acknowledged,  have  granted, 
bargained,  sold  and  conveyed,  and  by  these  presents  do  grant,  bargain,  sell 
and  convey,  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns, 
forever,  all  that  certain  parcel  of  land,  situate,  etc. 

[Describing  the  premises.^ 

To  have  and  to  hold  the  same,  together  with  all  and  singular  the  tenements, 
hereditaments,  privileges  and  appurtenances  thereunto  belonging  or  in  anywise 
appertaining.  And,  also,  all  the  estate,  interest  and  claim  whatsoever,  in  law 
as  well  as  in  equity,  which  the  party  of  the  first  part  have  in  and  to  the  premises 
hereby  conveyed,  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns, 
and  to  their  only  proper  use,  benefit  and  behoof.  And  the  said  William  Nash, 
and  Olive,  his  wife,  party  of  the  first  part,  hereby  expressly  waive,  relinquish, 
release  and  convey  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs,  executors, 
administrators  and  assigns,  all  right,  title,  claim,  interest  and  benefit  whatever, 
in  and  to  the  above  described  premises,  and  each  and  every  part  thereof,  which 
is  given  by  or  results  from  all  laws  of  this  State  pertaining  to  the  exemption  of 
homesteads. 


MISCELLANEOUS  INFORMATION.  55 

Provided  always,  and  these  presents  are  upon  this  express  condition,  that  if 
the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  their  heirs,  executors  or  administrators,  shall 
well  and  truly  pay,  or  cause  to  be  paid,  to  the  said  party  of  the  second  part, 
his  heirs,  executors,  administrators  or  assigns,  the  aforesaid  sums  of  money, 
with  such  interest  thereon,  at  the  time  and  in  the  manner  specified  in  the  above 
mentioned  promissory  notes,  according  to  the  true  intent  and  meaning  thereof, 
then  in  that  case,  these  presents  and  everything  herein  expressed  shall  be 
absolutely  null  and  void. 

In  witness  whereof,  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  hereunto  set  their  hands 
and  seals  the  day  and  year  first  above  written. 

Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  in  presence  of  WILLIAM  NASH.     [L.  s.] 

JAMES  KEMP,  OLIVE  NASH.         [L.  s.] 

J.  C.   CARR. 

RATES  OF  POSTAGE. 

LETTERS. — Letters  go  to  any  part  of  the  United  States  for  three  cents  per 
half  ounce,  or  fraction  thereof,  if  prepaid.  Unpaid  letters  are  sent  to  the 
Dead  Letter  Office,  at  Washington. 

NEWSPAPERS. — Publishers  are  now  required  to  prepay  all  postage  on  news- 
papers ;  only  one  copy  to  each  actual  subscriber  residing  within  the  county  in 
which  the  same  is  published  goes  free  through  the  mails. 

MISCELLANEOUS  MATTER  OF  THE  THIRD  CLASS. — Books,  unsealed  circulars, 
maps,  prints,  engravings,  music,  cards,  photographs,  types,  cuttings,  roots,  seeds, 
merchandise,  metals,  ores  and  minerals,  one  cent  per  two  ounces,  or  fraction 
thereof,  which  must  be  prepaid. 

MONEY  ORDERS. — Money  orders  can  be  obtained  only  at  designated  Money 
Order  Offices.  Money  can  be  sent  to  any  part  of  the  country  with  absolute 
safety,  by  obtaining  a  Money  Order,  for  which  the  fees  are :  Not  exceeding 
$15,  10  cents;  over  $15,  and  not  exceeding  $30,  15  cents;  over  $30,  and  not 
exceeding  $40,  20  cents;  over  $40,  and  not  exceeding  $50,  25  cents.  No 
order  issued  for  more  than  $50. 

POST  ITEMS. — It  costs  10  cents  extra,  besides  the  regular  postage,  to  register 
a  letter.  Letters  may  be  registered  at  any  Post  Office. 

VALUE  OF  FOREIGN.  MONEY. 

ON    A    GOLD    BASIS. 

Pound  Sterling,  of  England $4.84  Florin,  of  Austria $     .48£ 

Guinea,  "  5.05  Doubloon,  of  Spain  (1800) 15.54 

Crown,  1.21  Real,  "  05 

Shilling,  "  22  Five  Rubles,  of  Russia 3.95 

Napoleon,  of  France 3.84  Ruble,  "         75 

Five  Francs,     "         93     ,    Franc,  of  Belgium.., 18A 

Franc,  "         18i  Ducat,  of  Bavaria 2.27 

Thaler,  of  Saxony 68  Franc,  of  Switzerland 18J 

Guilder,  of  Netherlands 40  Crown,  of  Tuscany 1.05J 

Ducat,  of  Austria 2.28 


56 


MISCELLANEOUS  INFORMATION. 


STATISTICS  OF  POPULATION. 


POPULATION  OF  THE  UNITED  STATKS. 


POPULATION  OF  FIFTY  PRINCIPAL  CITIES. 


STATES  AND  TERRITORIES. 

Total 
Population 

CITIES. 

Aggregate 
Population 

996,992 

New  York,  N.  Y  

942  292 

484,471 

Philadelphia,  Pa  

674  022 

560  247 

Brooklyn,  N  Y  

396  (199 

537,454 

St.  Louis,  Mo  

310864 

125,015 

Chicago,  111  

298,977 

Florida             

187,748 

Baltimore,  Md  

267,364 

1,184,109 

Boston,  Mass  

250  526 

Illinois                     

2,539,891 

Cincinnati,  Ohio  

216  239 

1,680,637 

New  Orleans,  La  '.  

191,418 

1,191,792 

San  Francisco,  Cal  

149,473 

364.399 

Buffalo,  N.  Y  

117714 

1,321,011 

Washington,  D.  C  

109  109 

726,915 

Newark,  N.  J  

105,059 

626.915 

100  753 

780,894 

Cleveland,  Ohio  

92  829 

1,457,351 

Pittsburgh,  Pa  

86,076 

1  184  059 

Jersey  City.  N  J  

82546 

439,706 

Detroit,  Mich  

79577 

827,902 

Milwaukee,  Wis  

71  440 

1,721,295 

Albany,  N.  Y  

69,422 

Nebraska  

122,993 

Providence,  R.  I  

68,904 

42491 

Rochester,  N.  Y  

62386 

318,300 

53180 

906,096 

Richmond,  Va  

51,038 

4,382  759 

50  840 

1,071,361 

Charleston,  S.  C  

48,95fi 

Ohio  

2,665,260 

48,244 

90923 

Troy   N  Y  

46466 

3,521,791 

43051 

Rhode  Island  

217,353 

41,105 

705606 

40928 

1  258  520 

40226 

Texas  

818,679 

39,634 

Vermont  

'330,551 

37,180 

Virginia  

1,225  163 

35092 

West  Virginia  

442  014 

33930 

1,054,670 

33579 

32  260 

Total  States  

38,113  253 

32034 

Toledo  Ohio 

31  584 

9  658 

Portland   Me                                              

31  413 

Colorado  

39864 

31274 

Dakota  

14  181 

30841 

District  of  Columbia  

131,700 

Dayton,  Ohio  

30,473 

Idaho  

14999 

28921 

Montana  

20595 

Utica  N  Y         

28804 

New  Mexico  

91,874 

28323 

Utah  

86786 

28235 

Washington  

23955 

28  233 

Wyoming  

9  118 

Fall  River  Mass 

26766 

Total  Territories  

442730 

Total  United  States  

'  38.555.983 

MISCELLANEBUS  INFORMATION. 


57 


POPULATION  OF  ILLINOIS— BY  COUNTIES. 


AGGREGATE. 

1870. 

1860. 

1850.    1840. 

1830. 

182O. 

Adams  56362 

41323 
4707 
9815 
11678 
9938 
26426 
5144 
11733 
11325 
14629 
.   10492 
14987 
9336 
10941 
14203 
144954 

11551 
8311 
19086 
10820 
7140 
14701 
16925 
5454 
7816 
11189 
1979 
9393 
33338 
8055 
16093 
10379 
9915 
29061 
3759 
iJSOl 
20660 
12325 
9589 
8364 
12965 
12051 
27225 
9342 
30062 
15412 
13074 
28663 
18257 
48332 
9214 
17651 
11637 
14272 

26508 
2484 
6144 
7624 
7198 
8841 
3231 
4586 
7253 
2649 
3203 
9532 
4289 
5139 
9335 
43385 

7135 
3718 
7540 
5002 

14476 
3313 
5060 
1705 
4183 
3067 
1741 
1023 
2981 
1475 
1878 
7453 
3228 
3718 
9616 
10201 

4422 

2186 
1390 
3124 

Alexander  10564 

626 
2931 

Bond  13152 

Boone  12942 

Brown  12205 

I 

Bureau  32415 

Calhoun  ,  >    6562 

1090 

Carroll  16705 

Cass  11580 

Champaign  32737 

• 

Christian  20363 

Clark  18719 

3940 
755 
2330 

931 

Clay  .    15875 

Clinton  16285 

Coles  25235 

Cook  349966 

Crawford  13889 

* 
3117 

*23 
2999 

Cumberland                      12223 

De  Kalb  23265 

1697 
3247 

De  Witt  14768 

Douglas  13484 

Du  Page  16685 

9290 
10692 
3524 
3799 
8075 

3535 
8225 
3070 
1675 
6328 

Edgar  21450 

4071 
1649 

Edwards  >    7565 

3444 

Effingham  .      15653 

Fayette  19638 

2704 

Ford  9103 

Fianklin  12652 

5681 
22508 
5448 
12429 
3023 
6362 
14652 
2887 
4612 
3807 
4149 
5862 
3220 
8109 
7354 
18604 
4114 
16702 

3682 
13142 
10760 
11951 

4083 
1841 
7405 
7674 

1763 

Fulton  38291 

Gnllatin  11134 

3155 

Greene  20277 

Grundy  14938 

Hamilton  13014 

3945 
9946 
1378 

2616 
483 

Hancock  35935 

Hardin  5113 

Henderson                       12582 

Henry  35506 

1260 
1695 
3566 
1472 
5762 
4535 
6180 
3626 
6501 

41 

Iroquois  i   25782 

Jackson  19634 

1828 

1542 

Jasper...  11234 

Jefferson  17864 

2555 

691 

Jersey  15054 

Jo  Daviess  27820 

2111 
1596 

Johnson  11248 

843 

• 

Kane  39091 

Kankakee   .                     24352 

Kendall  12399 

7730 
13279 
14226 
17815 
6121 
5292 
1553 
5128 

Knox  39522 

7060 
2634 
9348 
7092 
2035 
759 
2333 

274 

Lake  21014 

La  Salle  60792 

Lawrence  12533 

3668 

Lee  27171 

Livingston.  ...                    31471 

Logan..,                       23053 

58 


MISCELLANEOUS  INFORMATION. 


POPULATION  OF  ILLINOIS— CONTINUED. 


AGGREGATE. 


187O. 

I860. 

1850. 

184O. 

183O. 

1820. 

Macon  

26481 

13738 

3988 

3039 

1122 

Macoupin  

3272(3 

24602 

12355 

7926 

1990 

Aladison              

44131 

31251 

20441 

14433 

6221 

13550 

Marion  

20622 

12739 

6720 

4742 

2125 

16950 

13437 

5180 

1849 

Mason          

16184 

10931 

5921 

M  assac  

9581 

6213 

4092 

McDonough  

26509 

20069 

7616 

5308 

ib) 

McHenry     

23762 

22089 

14978 

2578 

McLean  

53988 

28772 

10163 

6565 

Menard  

11735 

9584 

6349 

4431 

Mercer  

18769 

15042 

5246 

2352 

26 

Monroe  ,  

12982 

12832 

7679 

4481 

2000 

*21 
1516 

M  on  t  "'omery  

25314 

13979 

6277 

4490 

2953 

M  organ      .     

28463 

22112 

16064 

19547 

12714 

Moult  rie  

10385 

6385 

3234 

Ogle  .. 

27492 

22888 

10020 

3479 

Peoria  

47540 

36601 

17547 

6153 

(c) 

Perry  

13723 

9552 

5278 

3222 

1215 

Piatt  

10953 

6127 

1606 

Pike  

30768 

27249 

18819 

11728 

2396 

Pope  

11437 

6742 

3975 

4094 

3316 

2610 

Pulaski  •  

8752 

3943 

2265 

Putnam  

6280 

5587 

3924 

2131 

c!310 

Randolph  

20859 

17205 

11079 

7944 

4429 

3942 

Richland  

12803 

9711 

4012 

Rock  Island  

29783 

21005 

6937' 

2610 

Saline  

12714 

9331 

5588 

46352 

32274 

19228 

14716 

12960 

Schuyler  

17419 

14684 

10573 

6972 

62959 

Scott  

10530 

9069 

7914 

6216 

Shelby  

25476 

14613 

7807 

6659 

2972 

Stark  

10751 

9004 

3710 

1573 

St.  Clair  

51068 

37694 

20180 

'  13631 

7078 

*5 
5248 

Stephenson  

30608 

25112 

11666 

2800 

Tazewell  

27903 

21470 

12052 

7221 

4716 

Union  

16518 

11181 

7615 

5524 

3239 

236 

Vermilion  

30388 

19800 

11492 

9303 

5836 

Wabash  

8841 

7313 

4690 

4240 

2710 

Warren  .... 

23174 

18336 

8176 

6739 

308 

Washington  

17599 

13731 

6953 

481C 

1675 

1517 

Wayne  

19758 

12223 

6825 

5133 

2553 

1114 

White,  

16846 

12403 

8925 

791S 

6091 

4828 

Whiteside  

27503 

18737 

5361 

2514 

Will  

43013 

29321 

16703 

10167 

1732S 

12205 

7216 

4457 

Winnebago  

29301 

•J44'.»l 

11773 

460£ 

Woodford*  

1895C 

13282 

4415 

. 

Total... 

2539891 

1711951 

851470 

47618? 

157445 

*49 
55162 

MISCELLANEOUS  INFORMATION. 


59 


POPULATION  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES. 


STATES  AND 
TERRITORIES. 

Square 
Miles. 

POPULATION. 

R.  R. 

1872. 

Area  in 

STATES  AND                    gquare 

TERRITORIES.              Miles. 

POPULATION. 

Miles 
R.  R. 

1872. 

1870. 

1875. 

1870.     |    1875. 

States. 
Alabama  

50,722 
52,198 
188,981 
4,674 
2,120 
59,268 
58,000 
55,410 
33,809 
55,045 
81,318 
37,600 
41,346 
31,776 
11,184 
7,800 
56,451 
83,531 
47,156 
65,350 
75,995 
112,090 
9,280 
8,320 
47,000 
50,704 
39,964 

996,992 
484,471 
560,247 
537,454 
125,015 
187,748 
1,184,109 
2,539,891 
1,680,637 
1,191,792 
364,399 
1'321,011 
726,915 
626,915 
780,894 
1,457,351 
1,184,059 
439,706 
827,922 
1,721,295 
123,993 
42,941 
318,300 
906,096 
4,382,759 
1,071,361 
2,665,260 

1,671 
25 
1,013 
820 
227 
466 
2,108 
5,904 
3,529 
3,160 
1.76H 
1,123 
539 
871 
820 
1,606 
2,235 
1,612 
990 
2,580 
828' 
593 
790 
1,265 
4,470 
1.190 
3,740 

Stales. 

46,000 
1,306 
29,385 
45,600 
237,504 
10,212 
40,904 
23,000 
53,924 

3,521,791 
217,353 
705,606 
1,258,520 
818,579 
330,551 
1,225,163 
442,014 
1,054,670 

5,113 
136 
1,201 
1,520 
865 
675 
1,490 
485 
1,725 

258,239 
925,145 

Connecticut  

Tennessee  
Texas  

Delaware  

Florida  

Virginia  
West  Virginia  

Illinois  

Indiana  
Iowa  

1,350,644 

528,349 

Wisconsin  
Total  States  

Kansas  

1,950,171 

113,916 
104,500 
147,490 
60 
90,932 
143,776 
121,201 
80,056 
69,344 
93,107 

38,113,253 

9,658 
39,864 
14,181 
131,700 
14,999 
20,595 
91,874 
86,786 
23,955 
9,118 

59,587 

Territories. 

857,039 

Maine  

Maryland  

392 

Massachusetts  

1,651,912 
1,334,031 
598,429 

Dakota  

Michigan*  

Dist.  of  Columbia  

Minnesota  

Mississippi  

Missouri  

246,280 
52,540 

New  Mexico.  
Utah  

Nebraska  

375 

Nevada  

New  Hampshire  

498 

1,026,502 
4,705,208 

Total  Territories  

New  York  

965,032 

442,730 

1,265 

North  Carolina  
Ohio  

Aggregate  of  U.  S  

2.915,203 

38,555,983 

0,000,000 

60,852 

*  Last  Census  of  Michigan  taken  in  1874. 

*  Included  in  the  Railroad  Mileage  of  Maryland. 

PRINCIPAL  COUNTRIES  OF  THE  WORLD.— POPULATION  AND  AREA. 


COUNTRIES. 

Population.    ^ate  of 
Census. 

Area  in 
Square 
Miles. 

Inhabitants 
to  Square 
Mile. 

CAPITALS. 

Population. 

China  

446,500,000 
226,817,108 
81,925,400 
38,925,600 
36,469,800 
35,904,400 
34,785,300 
31,817,100 
29,906,092 
27,439,921 
16,642,000 
10,000,000 
16,464,000 
9,173,000 
5,921,100 
5,000,f)00 
5,021,300 
4,861,400 
3,995,200 
3,688,300 
3,000,000 
2,000,000 
1,669,100 
2,500,000 
2,000,000 
1,812,000 
1,818,500 
1,784,700 
1,500,000 
1,461,400 
1,457,900 
1,180,000 
1,300,000 
1,000,000 
823,138 
718,000 
600,000 
572,000 
350,000 
300,000 
350,000 
136,000 
165.000 
62.950 

1871 
1871 
1871 
1870 
1866 
1869 
1871 
1871 
1871 
1871 
1867 

1869 
1870 
1870 
1869 
1871 
1868 
1870 
1870 
1869 
1870 
1871 

1869 
1871 
1870 

1871 
1870 
1871 

1871 

1871 
1871 

1871 
1871 
1871 

i'870 

3,741,846 
4,677,432 
8,003,778 
2,603,884 
204,091 
240,348 
149,399 
121,315 
160,207 
118,847 
195,775 
3,253,029 
672,«21 
761,526 
292,871 
635,964 
11,373 
29,292 
34,494 
12,680  ' 
357,157 
132,616 
15,992 
471,838 
497,321 
871,848 
7,533 
14,753 
368,238 
5,912 
19,353 
40,879 
218,928 
63,787 
2,969 
9,576 
7,335 
10,205 
58,171 
66,722 
47,092 
17,827 
21,505 
7.633 

119.3 
48.6 
10.2 
7.78 
178.7 
149.4 
232.8 
262.3 
187. 
230.9 
85. 
3.07 
24.4 

Pekin  

1,648,800 
3,251,800 
667,000 
108,199 
1,825,300 
833,900 
1,554,900 
3,251,800 
825,400 
244,484 
332,000 
420,000 
1,075,000 
210,300 
136,900 
120,000 
314,100 
169,500 
224,063 
90,100 
45,000 
115,400 
36,000 
160,100 
25,000 
177,800 
91,600 
162,042 
47,000 
36,600 
43,400 
40,000 
70,000 
48,000 
30,000 
3,000 
15,000 
20,000 
10,000 
44,500 
12,000 
20,000 
2,000 
7,633 

British  Empire  

United  States  with  Alaska  

France  

Austria  and  Hungary  

Japan  

Yeddo  

Great  Britain  and  Ireland  

Berlin  

Italy  

Spain  

Brazil  
Turkey  

20. 
7.8 
441.5 
165.9 
115.8 
290.9 
8.4 
15.1 
166.9 
5.3 
4. 
2.1 
241.4 
120.9 
4.2 
247. 
75.3    • 
28.9 
5.9 
15.6 
277. 
74.9 
81.8 
56. 
6. 
6.5 
7.4 
7.6 
7.7 
80. 

Persia  

Bavaria  

Holland  

New  Grenada  

Chili  

Switzerland  

Peru  

Stuttgart  

Venezuela  
Baden  

Quito            

Hesse  

Hayti  

Costa  Rica  

Hawaii  .... 

Honolulu  ....            

60  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

SHEEP    AND    THEIR    HISTORY. 

With  the  exception  of  the  dog,  there  is  no  one  of  the  brute  creation  which 
exhibits  the  diversity  of  size,  color,  covering  and  general  appearance  which 
characterizes  the  sheep,  and  none  which  occupies  a  wider  range  of  climate  or 
subsists  on  a  greater  variety  of  food. 

In  every  latitude,  between  the  equator  and  the  arctic,  he  ranges  over  the 
sterile  mountains  and  through  the  fertile  valleys.  He  feeds  on  every  species  of 
edible  forage,  the  cultivated  -grasses,  cereals  and  roots ;  he  browses  on  aromatic 
and  bitter  herbs ;  he  crops  the  leaves  and  bark  from  the  stunted  forest  shrubs 
and  the  pungent  resinous  evergreens.  His  coat  is  sometimes  long  and  coarse, 
like  the  Lincolnshire ;  short  and  hairy  like  those  of  Madagascar ;  soft  and 
furry  like  the  Angola,  or  fine  and  spiral  like  the  silken  Saxon.  His  color,  either 
pure  or  fancifully  mixed,  varies  from  the  black  or  white  of  our  own  country,  to 
every  shade  of  brown,  dun,  buff  or  gray. 

With  the  earliest  records  of  man  we  have  mention  of  sheep.  Abel  was  a 
keeper  of  sheep.  Abraham  and  his  descendants  as  well  as  most  of  the  patri- 
archs were  shepherds.  Job  had  fourteen  thousand  sheep.  Of  Rachel  it  is 
said,  "She  came  with  her  father's  sheep,  for  she  kept  them."  The  seven 
daughters  of  the  Priest  of  Midian  "  came  and  drew  water  for  their  father's 
flocks."  Moses  "kept  the  flocks  of  Jethro,  his  father-in-law  ;"  and  David  was 
a  keeper  of  sheep  ;  and  to  the  shepherds  of  Judea,  watching  their  flocks  at  night, 
was  announced  their  Savior's  birth. 

Emblematic  of  purity,  they  have  been  used  as  sacrifices  in  the  religious  exer- 
cises of  the  earlier  ages ;  while  the  writers  of  all  nations  and  creeds  have  dwelt 
with  pleasure  upon  their  virtues. 

Sheep  formed  the  principal  wealth  of  the  Hebrew  patriarch,  and  the  term 
pecus  (cattle),  of  the  Latins,  whence  was  derived  jfecunia,  wealth,  was  applied 
especially  to  them.  It  is  generally  believed  that  the  fable  of  the  Argonauts  and 
the  "  Golden  Fleece"  rests  with  the  facts  connected  with  the  first  importation 
of  sheep  into  Greece.  And  the  old  Spanish  proverb,  "  Whereon  the  foot  of 
the  sheep  treads  the  land  is  turned  to  gold,"  evinces  an  early  appreciation  of  a 
concomitant  to  sheep  raising  which  is  quite  overlooked  by  our  farmers  in  their 
estimate  of  the  value  of  sheep. 

A  knowledge  of  the  effects  of  breeding  was  early  known  to  the  race,  as  is 
shown  in  the  Scriptural  history  of  Jacob,  and  mention  is  frequently  made  by 
profane  writers. 

The  signs  of  a  good  ram  are  concisely  laid  down  by  Varro,  by  Virgil,  in 
his  third  Georgic,  and  by  Columella ;  and  though  the  Spanish  nobility  were 
looked  upon  with  wonder  in  giving  two  hundred  ducats  for  a  ram.  yet  Strabo 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  61 

assures  us  that  in  his  day  (under  Tiberius),  they  gave  more  than  three  times 
that  sum  for  one  of  the  breed  of  the  "  Coraxi,"  a  Pontiac  nation,  believed  to 
have  the  finest  fleece  in  the  world. 

The  greatest  recorded  improvers  in  sheep  in  ancient  times  were  Lucius  Colum- 
ella  and  his  uncle,  Marcus  Columella,  who  are  reported  to  have  crossed  a  variety 
from  Africa  with  the  breeds  of  Tarentum  and  sent  the  offspring  to  Spain.  There 
they  throve  remarkably,  attracting  the  attention  of  other  nations  to  whom  they 
were  from  time  to  time  exported,  and  became  the  progenitors  of  all  the  finest 
breeds  at  present  existing.  The  King  of  Spain,  about  the  year  1800,  presented 
the  Elector  of  Saxony  with  a  small  flock  of  Merinos,  and  from  these  came  the 
fine  Saxony  breeds  for  which  Germany  is  famous. 

The  first  sheep  were  introduced  into  the  United  States  at  Jamestown,  Va., 
from  England,  in  1609.  About  the  year  1625,  they  were  introduced  into  New 
York  and  Massachusetts.  In  1676,  they  were  spoken  of  as  being  "  abundant 
in  New  England,"  and  in  1790,  it  is  said,  flocks  were  numerous  in  New  York. 
The  first  Merino  sheep  sent  to  this  country,  it  is  said,  were  smuggled  out  of 
Spain  in  1793,  but  they  were  not  preserved  for  breeding. 

Between  1801  and  1808,  several  pairs  were  imported  by  enterprising  Ameri- 
cans ;  but  the  French  invasion  of  Spain  and  consequent  sale  of  several  of  the 
largest  flocks  enabled  the  United  States  to  obtain  several  thousand  of  the  most 
improved  breeds  of  Spanish  sheep. 

The  first  Saxon  Merinos  were  brought  over  in  the  year  1823  ;  and  for  sev- 
eral years  following  they  were  extensively  introduced.  They  were  at  one  time 
quite  popular,  but  other  breeds  proving  more  remunerative  they  have  almost 
disappeared,  and  but  few  pure  bloods  can  now  be  found  in  this  country. 

It  is  a  fact,  perhaps  not  generally  known,  that  Washington  imported  prob- 
ably the  first  iniproved  breeds  of  English  sheep  introduced  into  this  country  ; 
and  that  from  his  stock  was  obtained,  by  Mr.  Ouster,  by  crossing  a  Persian  ram 
with  Bakewell  ewes,  the  Arlington  "Long  Wooled  Sheep,!'  mentioned  by  Mr. 
Livingston  in  his  essay  on  sheep,  published  in  1809. 

Sheep  are  divided  into  Long  Wooled,  Short  Wooled  and  Cross-bred — the 
latter  being  obtained  by  crossing  the  long  and  short  wooled  sheep,  either  for  the 
purpose  of  modifying  the  character  of  the  fleece  or  improving  the  condition  of 
the  mutton. 

LONG    WOOLED    SHEEP. 

Among  the  long  wooled  sheep  are  the  following :  Lincoln,  Leicester,  Cots- 
wold,  Romney  Marsh  and  Oxford  Downs,  all  of  which  have  been  introduced 
into  this  country  from  England,  where,  by  careful  and  judicious  breeding,  the 
peculiar  characteristics  of  each  have  been  obtained. 

The  Lincoln  is  probably  the  heaviest  bodied  sheep.  They  have  been  greatly 
improved  during  the  past  century,  and  from  1862  to  1870  carried  off  most  of 


62  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

the  prizes  for  long  wooled  sheep  in  England.  It  is  popular  for  crossing  with 
other  breeds.  It  is  a  sheep  requiring  rich  soil  and  careful  attention.  A 
few  have  been  introduced  here  from  Canada. 

The  Leicester. — This  breed  was  brought  to  its  great  perfection  by  Mr. 
Robert  Bakewell,  of  Leicestershire,  England,  who.  by  a  course  of  careful 
breeding,  begun  in  1755,  obtained  an  animal  which  had  established  such  a 
reputation  in  1781)  that  he  obtained  over  $6,000  for  the  use  of  three  rams. 
They  are  a  large  sheep,  mature  early,  and  shear  about  seven  pounds.  They 
are  not  a  hardy  sheep.  They  require  proper  food,  careful  shelter  and  skillful 
treatment  to  be  kept  in  good  condition. 

The  Cotswold.* — "The  Cotswold  has  an  ancient  history.  It  is  said  to  have 
been  introduced  into  England  from  Spain  by  Eleanora,  Queen  of  Henry  II, 
of  England,  in  the  twelfth  century.  Although  there  is  nothing  more  than 
tradition  to  support  this,  yet  there  is  some  corroboration  of  it  in  the  fact  that 
in  Spain  there  has  long  existed,  and  is  now  a  breed  of  coarse,  long  wool  sheep, 
not  unlike  the  original  Cotswolds  in  some  respects.  It  is  known,  however,  that 
in  fifty  years  after  this  early  date  the  wool  of  the  Cotswold  sheep  was  a  source 
of  material  wealth  and  was  jealously  guarded  by  law." 

They  are  a  large  breed  of  sheep,  producing  a  fleece  about  eight  inches  in 
length,  and  weighing  from  eight  to  ten  pounds.  They  have  been  extensively 
introduced  here,  and  full-blooded  animals  can  be  obtained  in  almost  every  State 
east  of  the  Mississippi. 

The  Romney  Marsh. — Its  home  is  in  the  county  of  Kent,  where  it  thrives 
on  the  low  lands.  It  is  a  hardy  animal,  and  will  stand  severe  weather  and  poor 
treatment  better  than  most  breeds.  Its  fleece,  which  weighs  from  eight  to  ten 
pounds,  is  long  and  glossy,  and  much  sought  after  by  continental  manufac- 
turers of  mohair  and  alpaca  goods. 

Oxford  Downs  are  a  cross  between  the  Cotswold  and  Hampshire  Downs. 
They  are  said  to  produce  a  fleece  of  better  quality  than  the  Cotswolds,  and  to 
thrive  in  some  localities  better  than  their  progenitors.  They  have  only  recently 
become  prominent  in  England,  and  have  therefore  not  been  introduced  to  any 
extent  in  this  country. 

SHORT    WOOLED    SHEEP. 

The  Southdown  is  perhaps  the  best  known  sheep  on  account  of  its  superior 
mutton.  It  has  been  brought  to  its  present  perfection  by  careful  attention 
during  a  long  continued  series  of  years.  It  derives  its  name  from  the  Downs 
upon  which  it  feeds — a  range  of  low  hill*  gradually  descending  to  the  sea 
shore,  containing  a  dry  soil  covered  with  a  rich  but  dense  herbage.  It  has 
inhabited  this  section  from  the  earliest  times,  but  has  been  greatly  improved 
during  the  past  century.  It  has  become  thoroughly  acclimated  in  America. 

*  Shepherd's  Manual,  by  Henry  Stewart,  published  by  Orange  Judd  &  Co.,  New  York. 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  63 

They  are  very  hardy,  keeping  up  their  condition  on  moderate  pasturage,  and 
readily  adapting  themselves  to  the  different  systems  of  farming  in  which  they 
are  situated.  They  fatten  early,  and  the  meat  commands  the  highest  price  in 
market.  The  fleece,  which  closely  covers  the  body,  produces  a  valuable  cloth- 
ing wool. 

The  Cheviots  derive  their  name  from  the  hills  upon  which  they  are  found, 
and  by  some  are  supposed  to  date  their  origin  back  to  the  times  of  the  Spanish 
Armada,  on  the  supposition  that  they  swam  to  the  shore,  and  escaped  to  the 
hills  when  the  ships  were  sunk.  The  original  stock  has  been  greatly  improved, 
and  are  now  an  excellent  mutton  sheep,  at  the  same  time  producing  a  fair 
fleece  of  medium  wool. 

The  Merino,  which  we  have  before  noticed,  is  the  predominant  breed  in  this 
country.  During  the  past  half  century  it  has  been  judiciously  bred  here  and 
so  successfully  as  to  obtain  an  individuality  of  its  own.  So  favorable  a  reputa- 
tion has  it  obtained  that  rams  have  been  sent  to  Australia  to  improve  the  fine 
flocks  there. 

The  French  Merino  has  been  introduced  here  in  past  years.  It  is  an  ex- 
cellent sheep,  but  hardly  hardy  enough  to  withstand  the  rigors  of  our  climate. 
Its  origin  is  as  follows :  In  1786,  a  small  flock  was  imported  from  Spain  and 
placed  at  Rambouillet,  near  Paris,  France.  In  the  course  of  fifty  years,  they 
had  so  improved  as  to  be  considered  by  many  superior  to  the  parent  stock,  both 
on  account  of  size  of  sheep  and  improvement  in  staple  of  wool. 

It  is  not  possible,  in  the  limits  of  such  a  short  article  as  this  must  necessarily 
be,  to  give  a  description  of  the  crossbreeds,  although  judicious  crossing  is,  per- 
haps, one  of  the  most  important  points  in  the  business  of  sheep  raising.  We 
cannot  do  better  than  to  quote  the  remarks  of  Mr.  Stewart,  in  the  "Shepherd's 
Manual,"  upon  the  subject  of  breeding: 

"  Breed  for  some  well  understood  object.  Learn  and  know  the  character 
of  every  ewe  and  ram  in  the  flock.  Remember  that  the  male  gives  his  impress 
upon  the  progeny  most  strongly.  Purity  of  blood  in  the  male  is  an  absolute 
necessity. 

"It  is  cheaper  to  pay  a  fair  price  for  good  rams  to  a  capable  breeder  who 
makes  production  of  breeding  animals  his  business,  than  to  attempt  to  raise  one's 
own  breeding  stock. 

"  Animals  that  are  not  pure  blood  when  coupled  tend  toward  reversion  to 
the  inferior  stock  rather  than  progression  to  the  superior. 

"  Animals,  as  sheep,  that  are  easily  improved  favorably,  as  easily  retrograde; 
the  rule  Works  both  ways. 

"  To  feed  well  is  the  co-efficient  of  breeding  well ;  without  good  feeding,  good 
breeding  is  of  no  avail.  Breeding  lays  the  foundation,  feeding  builds  upon  that. 

"  The  first  cross  is  the  most  effective,  the  next  is  but  half  as  effective  and 
so  on  in  the  fractions  J,  |-,  f ,  |£,  f^-,  ff ,  etc.  Unity  is  approached  by  dimin- 


64  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

ishing  quantities,  and  is  thus  never  reached,  so  the  higher  we  breed  the  less  ad- 
vance is  made  in  proportion."  I 

The  sheep  industry  must  continue  to  increase  in  this  country  ;  for,  aside 
from  the  constantly  enlarging  demand  for  lambs  and  mutton,  the  home  consump- 
tion of  wool  will  insure  a  fair  profit. 

Our  manufactories,  though  at  present  suffering  from  the  dullness  of  the  times, 
are  yet  well  appointed ;  and  we  possess,  in  most  branches  of  woolen  manufac- 
tures, equal  skill  with  .the  English.  Labor  is  not  much  higher,  while  fuel  is  de- 
cidedly cheaper  here,  and  the  advantage  in  this  respect  is  likely  to  become,  from 
year  to  year,  more  and  more  in  our  favor.  The  statement  that  wool-growing 
does  not  pay  is  not  well-founded.  And  we  think  that  if  farmers  would  give  the 
proper  care  and  attention  to  this  industry  for  a  series  of  years,  they  would  be 
satisfied  as  to  the  correctness  of  our  views. 

From  the  following  statement,  it  will  be  seen  that,  although  the  most  of  our 
flocks  are  of  no  well-defined  character,  such  as  the  English.  French,  German 
or  Spanish,  yet  the  returns  from  the  wool  are  even  now  greater  than  in  those 
countries  and,  also,  in  some  of  the  colonies  into  which  they  have  been  intro- 

Pounds  of  Wool  Price  per         Annual  Revenue 

COUNTRY.  per  Sheep.  Pound  of  Wool.  per  Sheep. 

Great  Britain 4.7  25  cents.  $117 

Australasia 4.1  37  "  1  61 

Cape  of  Good  Hope 3.2  33  "  105 

Germany 2.1  41  "  85 

France 3.0  18  "  54 

Spain 3.5  41  "  1  45 

United  States 5.0  40  "  200 

We  take  pleasure  in  quoting  from  a  paper  written  by  John  L.  Bowes  &  Bro., 
English  wool  merchants,  upon  the  subject  of  American  wool: 

"The  estimate  of  wool  clipped  in  the  United  States  during  the  past 
year  (1875)  was  193,000,000  of  pounds  against  178,000,000  in  1874,  and 
175,160,146  and  163,000,000  in  the  four  years  preceding  that ;  we  regret  we 
are  not  in  a  position  to  give  detailed  information  as  to  the  quantities  of  each 
class  produced ;  but  we  can  say  that  the  varied  climate  of  that  country  admits 
and  encourages  the  growth  of  nearly  every  description,  from  the  purest  Merino 
to  the  commonest  carpet  wool ;  no  better  delaine  wool  is  grown  in  any  part  of 
the  world  than  in  the  United  States ;  bright  haired  wools,  also,  grow  there  to 
perfection,  and  the  cultivation  of  the  Angora  goat  has  recently  been  essayed 
with  a  fair  amount  of  success.  It  only  requires  the  adoption  of  an  enlightened 
fiscal  policy  to  secure  for  the  wool-growers  of  the  United  States  the  reward  due 
to  their  success  in  this  branch  of  industry,  a  success  due  equally  to  their  abil- 
ity and  to  the  climatic  advantages  of  which  they  are  possessed." 

This  is  the  language  of  a  concern  whose  interests  are  entirely  with  foreign 
wools  and  ought  to  have  weight  with  those  who,  owing,  to  small  returns,  slaugh- 
ter their  sheep  when  wool  is  slow  of  sale. 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  65 

The  wool  production  of  the  whole  world  is  estimated  by  Mr.  H.  C.  Gary  at 
1,800,000,000  Ibs.,  of  which  twenty-five  per  cent.,  as  we  see  by  statistics  below, 
is  grown  in  Australasia,  Cape  of  Good  Hope  and  River  Plate : 

1875.                      1874.                       1873.                        1872.  1871. 

Australasia 244,500,000  ft>s.  222,500,000  fcs.  190,250,000  fts.  181,750,000  fts.  185,750,000  fts. 

Cape  of  Good  Hope 49,000,000    "          49,000,000    "  47,500,000    "  55,750,000    "  48,000,000    " 

River  Plate 201,500,000    "  207,000,000    "  232,500,000    "  210,500,000    "  195,250,000    " 

From  the  foregoing  table,  it  will  be  seen  that  there  has  been  a  marked 
increase  in  the  production  of  wool  in  these  countries  in  five  years,  particularly 
in  Australasia.  In  our  own  country,  there  has  not  been  any  gain  in  the  States 
east  of  the  Mississippi  during  this  period,  but  in  California  and  Texas 
and  in  the  Territories,  there  has  been  a  rapid  increase  in  the  production 
of  wool.  In  California,  the  increase  being  nearly,  if  not  quite,  one  hundred 
per  cent. ;  the  product  being  over  43,000,000  fts.  in  1875.  The  number 
of  sheep  in  Colorado,  according  to  census,  was  (1870)  120,000.  It  is 
now  estimated  at  over  a  million,  and  in  the  other  Territories  the  increase  is 
four-fold. 

We  had  expected  to  have  given  a  statement  of  the  growth  of  our  woolen 
manufactories  in  connection  with  this  article,  but  want  of  space  forbids.  We 
will  merely  remark  that,  notwithstanding  the  fact  that  forty  to  fifty  per  cent, 
of  our  woolen  machinery  is  idle,  yet  the  consumption  is  so  great  that  we  are 
obliged  to  import  nearly  seventy-five  million  of  pounds  of  foreign  wool  in  addi- 
tion to  our  own  production  to  supply  our  wants. 

As  it  may  not  be  uninteresting  to  our  readers  to  know  the  price  at  which 
wool  has  ruled  in  this  country,  we  append  the  following  quotations  from  "The 
Practical  Shepherd : " 

"From  1801  to  1807,  wool  bore  low  prices  in  this  country;  in  1807  and 
1808,  it  rose  to  about  $2  per  ft.  and  so  continued  throughout  the  war  of  1812, 
some  choice  lots  fetching  $2.50  per  ft.  When  our  infant  manufacturers  were 
overthrown,  at  the  close  of  the  war,  in  1815,  it  again  sank  to  a  low  price  and 
so  remained  until  the  tariff  of  1824  was  enacted." 

Value  of  fine  wool  in  market  from  1824  to  1855: 

1824.    1825.    1826.    1827.    1828.    1829.    1830.    1831. 


January  

60 

60 

55 

37 

40 

55 

40 

70  ' 

July  

70 

65 

35 

36 

48 

45 

62 

75 

1832. 

1833. 

'1834. 

1835. 

1836. 

1837. 

1838. 

1839. 

January  

65 

57 

70 

60 

65 

70 

50 

65 

July  

,  50 

62 

60 

65 

70 

63 

45 

58 

1840. 

1841. 

1842. 

1843. 

1844. 

1845. 

1846. 

1847. 

January  

50 

52 

48 

35 

37 

45 

40 

47 

July  

46 

50 

43 

35 

45 

40 

38 

47 

1848. 

1849. 

1850. 

1851. 

1852. 

1853. 

1854. 

1855. 

January  

45 

33 

47 

45 

42 

58 

53 

40 

July  

38 

40 

45 

47 

45 

60 

45 

50 

1857. 

1858. 

1859. 

1860. 

1861. 

1862. 

65 

45 

72 

62   x 

54 

56 

60 

45 

62 

58 

40 

60 

1865. 

1866. 

1867. 

1868. 

1869. 

1870. 

107 

78 

70 

65 

70 

65 

86 

80 

70 

65 

65 

57 

1872. 

1873. 

1874. 

1875. 

1876. 

77 

73 

65 

60 

48 

85 

53 

57 

56 

33 

66  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

From  the  Annual  Wool  Circular  of  Messrs.  Mauger  &  Avery,  wool  com- 
mission merchants,  149  Duane  street,  New  York,  we  extract  quotations  of 

prices  to  date : 

1856. 
January 46 

July 47 

1864. 

January 78 

July 115 

1871. 

January 60 

July 75 

The  average  price  of  domestic  fleece  wool  in  the  United  States,  from  1827 
to  1861,  was  for  fine,  50. 3c. ;  for  medium,  42.8c.  ;  and  for  coarse,  35. 5c. ; 
average  price  for  four  years,  from  1861  to  1866  (during  the  war),  for  fleeces, 
63  to  83c. ;  for  culled,  56  to  61c. ;  average  price  for  ten  years,  from  1866  to 
1875,  inclusive,  for  fleeces,  44.4c.  to  66. 6c. ;  for  culled,  34.2c.  to  55. 7c. 

In  conclusion,  we  would  give  the  views  of  a  person  familiar  with  the  wool 
trade  whose  candid  opinion  we  have  asked  and  which  we  think  will  be  of  service 
to  our  growers  : 

"  If  you  wish  to  be  successful  in  growing  wool,  procure  the  best  sheep,  give 
them  proper  feed  and  shelter  and  the  care  and  the  attention  they  deserve.  It  does 
not  matter  much  what  the  breed  may  be,  if  they  can  stand  the  climate.  Long, 
combing  wooled  sheep  produce  the  most  valuable  fleeces,  particularly  crosses 
between  Cotswold,  Liecester  and  Merino,  but  they  must  be  carefully  tended 
or  else  they  become  poor.  Just  at  that  portion  of  the  wool  attached  to  the  skin 
a  contraction  of  the  fiber  takes  place,  the  staple  is  weakened  at  that  point 
and  the  value  of  the  fleece  lessens  from  ten  to  fifty  per  cent.  The  Merino,  more 
or  less  pure,  is  found  in  every  neighborhood  and  is,  perhaps,  the  predominant 
class  in  this  country.  In  market  it  is  graded  according  to  blood  in  the  follow- 
ing classifications  :  Full  blood  or  XX  ;  three-quarter  blood  or  X ;  half  blood 
or  No.  1 ;  quarter  blood  or  No.  2.  The  value  of  the  different  quarters  de- 
pends largely  upon  Fashion,  who,  by  her  demand  for  different  styles  of 
.goods,  calls  for  various  grades  of  wools,  sometimes  for  very  fine,  again  for  lower 
grades,  and  frequently  for  long,  lustrous  wools.  This  is  a  fact  that  farmers  should 
take  into  consideration  and  not  slaughter  their  flock  of  a  certain  breed,  because 
for  one  year,  or  perhaps  two  or  three  years,  the  price  of  that  class  of  wool  has 
been  low.  In  a  short  time  the  demand  for  that  grade  will  be  renewed  and  full 
prices  be  obtained. 

"  Farmers  should  be  careful  in  putting  up  their  fleeces.  It  is  not  material,  as 
far  as  value  of  wool  is  concerned,  whether  it  is  washed  or  unwashed,  provided  the 
sheep  are  tagged  in  the  spring,  as  the  difference  in  price  is  compensated  for  by 
the  increased  weight  of  the  unwashed  wool.  It  is  a  mistake  to  suppose  that 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  67 

fleeces  can  be  put  up  poorly  washed  or  stuffed  with  unwashed  and  for  a  series  of 
years  to  advantage.  We  know  that  unscrupulous  buyers,  in  their  desire  to  buy 
all  the  wool  they  can  within  their  limited  price,  will  frequently  pay  as  much  for 
faulty  as  for  choice  wools,  but  if  the  growers  only  hold  out  for  the  difference  in 
favor  of  their  honestly  handled  wool,  they  will  get  it.  Unfortunately  they  are 
too  apt  to  follow  the  practice  of  their  less  honorable  neighbor,  and  the  whole 
section  becomes,  in  a  few  years,  noted  for  the  shrinkage  of  the  fleeces,  buyers 
refuse  to  purchase  these,  except  at  low  prices,  which  are  unremunerative  to 
growers,  who  then  slaughter  their  sheep  and  thus  put  an  end  to  a  branch  of 
farming  which  might  prove  a  source  of  revenue  yearly. 

"  Now,  as  to  time  of  selling.  It  has  been  truly  said  "that  the  time  to  sell  is 
when  everybody  wants  to  buy,"  and  of  nothing  is  this  axiom  more  true  than  of 
wool.  In  the  summer,  after  a  price  has  been  established  and  all  the  dealers 
and  manufacturers'  agents  are  seeking  for  wool,  eagerly  competing  to  get  the 
amount  they  require,  then  is  the  time  to  sell. 

"If  you  will  look  back  over  the  quotations  for  fifty-two  years,  comparing 
prices  in  July  of  one  year  with  the  price  in  January  following,  you  will  see 
that  in  twenty-two  years  the  price  advanced  during  the  period  between  July 
and  January.  In  twenty-two  years  it  declined,  and  eight  years  there  was  no 
change  in  the  quotations  during  that  period,  which  proves  that,  as  a  rule,  it  is 
better  to  sell  soon  after  shearing  than  to  hold  for  higher  prices  until  the  next 
year. 

"Now,  as  to  best  manner  of  selling  wool.  The  custom,  at  present,  is  either 
for  the  manufacturer  to  send  out  an  agent  to  buy,  or,  as  is  more  generally  the 
case,  the  local  speculator  buys  up  what  he  can  in  his  neighborhood  and  ships  it 
to  the  East  to  be  sold  on  commission,  paying  five  to  six  per  cent,  for  selling. 
There  is  no  question  but  what  considerable  profit  is  made  by  middle  men,  which 
might  be  divided  between  grower  and  manufacturer,  if  the  standard  of  the 
flocks  and  care  in  washing  and  putting  up  wools  were  better.  In  Australia,  at  the 
Cape  of  Good  Hope,  and,  in  fact,  all  countries,  the  large  clips  are  known  by 
the  owner's  name;  they  have  a  well-known  standard  and  are  bought  and  sold 
year  after  year  upon  mere  description,  frequently  without  being  seen.  Yet,  in 
this  "progressive,"  "enlightened"  country,  there  is  so  little  ambition  (or  is  it 
lack  of  honor)  among  our  wool  growers*  that  they  will  not  put  their  names  to 
their  fleeces,  because,  in  too  many  instances,  they  would  very  much  prefer  not 
to  acknowledge  them.  When,  if,  by  care,  they  had  really  produced  a  superior 
article,  the  fleeces  might  have  gone  into  consumers'  hands  with  their  producer's 
name  attached.  Their  merits  would  have  been  recognized,  the  grower  sought 
out  and  contracts  made  year  after  year  for  the  purchase  at  full  market  value. 


*  With  the  exception  of  a  few  clips  in  California  and  Texas  and  some,  perhaps,  in  the  Territories,  the  wool  of  the 
Mormon  community  is  shipped  in  bales,  every  one  of  which  has  the  brand  Z.  C.  M.  I. — Zion  Cooperative  Mercantile 
Institution. 


68  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

Some  attempts  have  been  made  by.  farmers  to  bring  themselves  in  direct 
communication  with  consumers  by  shipping  their  wool  to  agents  in  the  East. 
John  Brown,  who  was  afterward  executed  for  inciting  the  insurrection  at 
Harper's  Ferry,  endeavored  to  act  in  such  a  capacity  at  Springfield,  Mass., 
many  years  ago,  but,  for  some  reason  or  other,  it  did  not  succeed.  Recently, 
some  of  the  Granger  organizations  in  different  States  have  shipped  the  wool  of 
its  members  to  market,  but  the  irregularity  of  the  clips  has  made  it  difficult  to 
give  entire  satisfaction  to  all. 

BEES    AND    HONEY. 

Bees  are  native  to  many  lands.  The  Italian  bee  has  been  imported  and 
crossed  with  our.  stock,  but  no  perceptible  improvement  has  resulted. 

We  are  enabled  to  present  the  following  items  gathered  from  various  and 
reliable  sources  : 

California  promises  to  become  the  greatest  honey-producing  country.  Re- 
ports of  the  superiority  of  its  product  are  almost  discouraging  to  bee  culture 
elsewhere  in  this  country. 

The  Japanese,  in  their  own  land,  are,  perhaps,  equally  successful  with  cul- 
turists  of  bees  in  Italy. 

In  the  Japan  exhibits  at  the  Centennial,  there  was  a  picture  representing 
some  Japs  engaged  in  straining  honey  into  vases.  The  hives  were  pictured  in 
oblong  boxes  fastened  to  the  sides  of  dwellings. 

Great  Britain  exhibited  straw  hives  with  an  aperture  in  the  apex,  over  which 
was  turned  a  glass  dish  for  the  reception  of  surplus  honey. 

Bees  have  their  natural  enemies  in  moths  and  bee-eating  birds,  called  the 
King  Bird,  which  is  not  the  King  Fisher.  It  is  smaller,  more  resembling  the 
Phoebe  or  Pewee. 

The  Langstroth  hive,  whose  patent  has  expired,  is  reported  the  best  from 
many  authorities.  Its  advantage  over  others  is  a  shallow  construction.  High 
or  upright  hives  invite  the  moths.  None  are  free  from  their  intrusion.  Con- 
struct shallow  frames,  not  over  eight  inches  deep  or  sixteen  inches  long.  Set 
them  horizontally  in  the  low  hive.  From  these  bees  will  dislodge  and  remove 
worms  as  fast  as  hatched.  In  the  upright  mode  of  setting  frames,  the  distance 
is  too  great,  compelling  the  bees  to  cross  the  comb,  thus  allowing  the  worm  to 
lodge  and  start  its  web,  which  the  bee  is  not  strong  enough  to  remove.  Surplus 
boxes  on  top  of  the  honey  board,  five  by  six  inches,  with  glass  on  the  front  end, 
are  indispensable.  Don't  remove  these  till  well-finished  by  the  wax-caps  made 
by  the  unerring  little  artisans.  Early  morning  is  the  best  time  to  remove  filled 
boxes.  Place  in  a  dark  room  and  the  lingering  bees  will  all  leave  in  a  few 
hours  if  you  set  the  door  slightly  ajar.  Then  paste  a  cloth  over  the  entrance 
to  exclude  flies  and  ants. 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  69 

Some  bee-culturists  denounce  bee-houses.  Dark,  ventilated  cellars  or  a  corner 
of  an  out-house,  suitably  prepared  by  partitions  and  air-circulation,  have  been 
very  successfully  used.  Mice  must,  of  course,  be  excluded. 

With  any  arrangement,  be  sure  to  watch  for  moths. 

The  principal  hive  used  in  California  is  the  Langstroth.  There  is  one  called 
the  Harbison  hive,  wherein  the  frames,  instead  of  being  suspended,  are  held  up 
at  an  exact  distance  from  each  other,  one  of  the  uprights  being  prolonged,  rest- 
ing in  a  mortise  on  the  bottom  board.  The  top  and  back  sides  are  movable. 
The  surplus  honey  is  all  above  the  frames.  The  Langstroth  hive,  so  generally 
in  use,  is  expensive  and  bulky  and  should  be  discarded  or  modified  by  having  a 
movable  bottom  board,  cover,  upper  and  lower  story  one  and  the  same  thing. 
Then  there  is  the  objection  before  mentioned,  too,  the  moth  plague. 

For  wintering  colonies  or  swarms,  a  report  from  the  Michigan  College 
Apiary,  for  1876,  offers  some  good  suggestions.  The  colonies  were  all  removed 
from  the  cellar  once  in  January,  once  in  March,  temporarily,  for  purifying 
flight.  They  were  not  removed  to  the  summer  stands  till  the  middle  of  April. 
All  but  one,  composed  of  old  bees,  came  through  the  winter  in  good  condition. 
Those  kept  breeding  into  October  consumed  all  the  pollen.  This  lack  was 
supplied  by  feeding  during  the  last  of  April.  Soon  as  the  bees  could  fly  in 
suitable  weather,  they  would  not  touch  the  meal.  Syrup  was  sparingly  fed  till 
fruit  trees  were  in  bloom.  During  the  summer  they  were  not  allowed  to  swarm, 
but  were  divided.  Three  colonies  were  lost  by  their  going  off,  which  would 
have  been  prevented  had  the  queen's  wings  been  previously  clipped.  All  have 
since  been  slightly  cut. 

Basswood,  locust,  crab-apple  trees  and  shad-bush  are  surrounding  the 
grounds  of  this  apiary.  Evergreens  are  also  set  out  for  wind-break  and  shades 
for  bees.  Grapevines,  yellow  trefoil  clover,  mignonette,  black  mustard,  borage, 
buckwheat,  sunflowers,  are  all  honey-favoring  plants  and  good  to  cultivate 
around  the  hives  of  bees. 

ABOUT    POULTRY. 

Does  it  pay  to  keep  hens?  is  a  question  no  farmer  ought  ever  to  ask. 
If  it  does  not  pay  for  marketable  purposes,  it  is  certainly  valuable  to  every 
family  to  have  eggs  and  fowls  for  a  healthful  variation  of  diet.  Pecuniary 
profits  from  raising  fowls  are  very  uncertain.  Without  some  degree  of  care 
in  giving  food  and  providing  for  cleanliness,  no  profit  can  be  secured. 
Domestic  birds  are  often  infested  with  lice,  which  prevents  their  prosperity  or 
kills  them. 

Sulphur,  scattered  freely  about  their  perches,  is  a  good  preventive;  or 
whitewash,  made  of  caustic  lime,  spread  over  the  building  used  for  their  shelter. 
All  hens  are  destructive  to  grain  fields.  It  is  not  always  profitable  to  let  them 
roam  over  farm  or  garden  when  crops  are  in  progress  of  ripening. 


70  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

There  is  greater  requirement  for  feed  in  the  largest  breeds.  A  preference 
for  common  fowls  has  been  expressed  by  persons  of  experience  in  raising.  It 
is  said  the  black  Leghorn  breed  is  better.  The  hens  are  almost  perpetual 
layers  and  not  disposed  to  set.  It  is  argued  by  some  that  if  fowls  are  fed  well 
they  can.  at  any  time,  be  turned  into  the  garden  without  material  damage. 
Owners  must  be  their  own  judges  of  this.  It  is  certain  that  they  will  pick  up 
bugs  and  worms  which  are  destructive  to  fruit  and  grain.  Medium  sized  fowls 
are  better  foragers  than  the  larger  breeds,  and  are,  therefore,  better  searchers 
for  farm  pests. 

Fowls  need  a  variety  of  food,  both  for  the  flavor  of  their  flesh  when  cooked, 
and  the  richness  and  tone  of  their  eggs.  When  they  are  limited  to  small  pens, 
scraps  of  meat  from  the  table,  leaves  of  vegetables  and  bread  crumbs  should  be 
given  them.  If  necessary,  deprive  the  pigs  of  pieces  from  the  table;  fowls 
need  them  most.  If  they  are  satisfied  with  their  food,  they  will  seldom  peck  off 
each  other's  feathers.  No  one  particular 'kind  of  food  is  "best."  Raw  and 
cooked  meals  mixed  prevent  clogging.  Much  grain  should  not  be  given  the 
young  ones,  except  the  last  at  night,  when  it  will  tempt  a  hearty  meal,  and  re- 
main in  the  crop  to  give  support  through  the  night.  Wheat,  or  other  tempting 
grain,  should  not  be  given  just  after  soft  food.  It  will  kill  delicate  breeds, 
often  when  the  cause'  is  unknown.  Cooked  and  raw  meals  of  different  kinds 
may,  with  advantage,  be  mixed  with  minced  grass.  A  quantity  may  be  thus 
kept  fresh  and  cool  through  the  day.  Bone  dust,  valuable  for  large  breeds, 
should  be  added  to  soft  food :  one-tenth  to  one-twentieth  of  the  dry  meal,  or  it 
may  be  first  boiled,  and  the  meal  mixed  with  the  soup.  Fresh  water  and  lime 
are  indispensable.  For  merely  your  own  use,  do  not  keep  too  many  hens. 
Kill  off  the  old  ones  every  year ;  save  the  pullets.  In  this  way  you  will  have 
more  eggs.  Give  your  fowls  warm  quarters  in  winter,  else  they  will  not  lay. 


SMALL   FRUIT   CULTIVATION. 

THE    STBAWBERRY. 


In  some  localities  of  the  Northern  States,  a  winter  protection  is  beneficial^ 
if  not  needful.  Some  of  the  most  successful  growers  protect  their  beds  every 
autumn.  A  larger  crop  is  certain  to  follow  by  so  doing.  The  embryo  fruit- 
buds  are  formed  in  the  fall,  therefore  frequent  and  sudden  changes  of  tempera- 
ture will  often  weaken,  if  not  destroy,  them.  Where  plants  are  covered  with  snow 
all  winter,  other  protection  is  not  so  essential  as  where  there  is  little  snow,  with 
frequent  freezing  and  thawing.  A  covering  of  straw,  hay  or  leaves  to  the 
depth  of  one  or  two  inches  is  sufficient.  Frozen  plants  thawed  in  the  shade 
are  less  injured  than  when  exposed  fully  to  light.  If  protection  does 
slightly  retard  the  blooming,  the  plants  may  develop  faster  after  starting  than 
if  unprotected- 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  71 

The  strawberry  is  mostly  exempt  from  disease.  Blight  from  sudden  changes 
of  weather,  mildew  of  leaves  in  warm,  wet  weather  or  a  kind  of  rust  are  its 
chief  dangers.  It  is  often  injured  by  the  larvae  of  insects.  Sometimes  the  roots 
suffer  from  the  wire  worm,  and  the  leaves  from  the  rose  slug.  Hand  picking, 
or  the  use  of  lime,  is  the  surest  method  of  destroying  the  slugs.  Thorough 
cultivation  is  the  most  effective  for  the  worm.  The  plant  louse,  or  green  fly, 
attacks  the  roots  when  the  soil  is  loose  about  them;  they  choke, the  growth. 
Flour  of  sulphur  scattered  among  the  leaves  is  a  good  preventive  of  the  green 
fly's  ravages,  and  also  attacks  of  the  red  spider. 

No  kind  of  soil  is  equally  adapted  to  all  varieties  of  the  strawberry.  Deep, 
rich,  sandy  loam  has  been  most  recommended.  It  is,  perhaps,  the  best,  as  a 
rule.  A  light  sand  or  heavy  clay  may  be  brought  into  condition  to  produce 
fine  berries,  but  a  deep  soil,  light  or  heavy,  is  required  by  the  strawberry. 
When  the  soil  is  naturally  very  wet,  it  requires  uhderdraining.  There  are 
few  farms  where  deep  plowing  would  not  make  the  soil  suitable  for  strawberry 
beds. 

Too  many  acres  and  too  little  care  is  the  common  cause  of  failure  in  fruit 
culture.  Old  plants  seldom  bear  as  large  berries  as  young  ones.  Plants  that 
have  been  stimulated  will  rarely  last  more  than  two  or  three  years.  It  is  safe 
not  to  expect  more  than  two  crops,  and  to  make  new  beds  on  fresh  soil  every 
year  or  two. 

Varieties. — It  is  premised  that  varieties  of  a  Western  origin  generally 
produce  the  largest,  softest  and  most  acid  fruit.  The  best  known  of  these 
are :  Austin,  Iowa,  Downer's  Prolific,  Green  Prolific,  General  Scott  and 
Victory.  The  well  known  Early  Scarlet  is  an  Eastern  variety,  also  the 
favorite  Wilson. 

It  is  well  not  to  be  too  sanguine  of  the  value  of  new  seedlings.  They  often 
appear  better  the  first  season  than  afterward.  It  is  easy  to  originate  varieties, 
but  to  secure  one  superior  or  equal  to  the  best  already  in  market  is  not  so 


By  observation  and  inquiry  the  very  best  varieties  may  be  procured.  Let 
the  purchaser,  however,  not  forget  the  botanical  distinction  of  perfect  or  stami- 
nate  and  pistillate  flowers.  The  former  will  bear  fruit  without  the  proximity 
of  pistillate  plants,  while  the  latter  alone  will  not.  It  is  best  to  seek  the 
plants  of  perfect  varieties. 


THE    RASPBERRY. 


Cultivation  by  roots  and  root  cuttings  is  the  best  method  for  the  raspberry. 
From  the  seed  is  only  desirable  to  produce  new  varieties.  Its  natural  manner 
of  propagation  is  by  suckers.  Some  cultivated  varieties  give  suckers  sparingly; 
others  start  them  abundantly.  Any  plant  that  naturally  produces  suckers 
from  the  roots  may  be  propagated  by  cuttings  of  the  same. 


72  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 


DIRECTIONS. 


Take  up  the  roots  when  the  plants  have  ceased  to  grow,  the  latter  part  of 
summer ;  cut  them  into  lengths  of  from  one  to  three  inches.  Have  some  boxes 
with  holes  bored  in  the  bottom ;  place  a  layer  of  straw  over  the  holes ;  put  on 
an  inch  or  two  of  soil ;  over  this  a  layer  of  roots ;  again  the  soil,  and  layers 
of  roots,  until  the  box  is  full.  Bury  the  boxes,  when  filled,  on  a  dry  knoll 
or  slight  elevation  in  the  garden  ;  bank  them  up  with  soil ;  cover  them  so 
deeply  that  the  roots  cannot  freeze,  and  cover  the  whole  with  boards,  to  shed 
water.  If  the  ground  is  wet,  a  small  excavation  should  be  made  at  a  point 
that  will  be  under  the  center  of  each  box. 

As  early  in  the  spring  as  the  weather  will  permit,  take  out  the  roots  and 
plant  them  in  rich  soil,  the  pieces  about  four  inches  apart,  in  drills,  covering 
two  to  four  inches,  according  to  the  nature  of  the  soil.  If  it  be  a  heavy  one, 
two  inches  will  suffice.  The  best  way  is  to  place  the  drills  not  more  than  two 
feet  apart,  and  cultivate  entirely  with  the  hoe  or  fork. 

Very  little  pruning  is  necessary  for  the  raspberry.  In  general  field  culture, 
none  is  given  except,  after  fruiting,  to  cut  close  to  the  ground  all  the  old  canes. 
It  is,  however,  best  in  the  spring  to  prune  the  bearing  canes.  The  principal 
as  well  as  the  lateral  ones  should  be  shortened  about  one-third.  The  fruit  will 
in  consequence  be  much  larger,  and  the  yield  quite  as  large. 

The  usual  plan  is  to  train  the  plants  to  stakes,  but  many  are  dispensing 
with  artificial  aids,  and,  by  close  pruning,  endeavoring  to  make  them  self-sus- 
taining. Laying  down  the  plants  and  covering  them  with  soil  is  the  simplest 
and  cheapest  way  of  protecting  for  winter.  Although  the  raspberry  is  so  hardy, 
a  fuller  crop  may  be  thus  gained.  Two  men  can  rapidly  bend  down  the  plants, 
all  in  one  direction,  and  throw  a  showel  of  earth  on  them.  Afterward,  a  plow 
must  be  passed  along  on  each  side,  turning  the  soil  over  them.  This  should 
not  be  done  until  cold  weather  is  at  hand.  In  the  spring,  take  up  the  canes  by 
passing  a  fork  under  them,  gently  lifting  them  from  the  covering.  Ten  to 
fourteen  years  is  about  the  average  duration,  under  good  culture. 


BLACKBERRY. 


There  are  but  a  few  native  species  worthy  of  the  attention  of  fruit  growers. 
A  variety  called  the  Dorchester  is  one  of  the  best.  The  berries  are  large, 
sweet  and  rich,  flavored  like  the  wild  blackberry.  It  ripens  early. 

The  Holcomb,  introduced  at  Granby,  Connecticut,  is  similar  to  the  Dor- 
chester. It  continues  in  fruit  several  weeks. 

The  New  Rochelle,  or  Seaton's  Mammoth  Lawton,  is  an  universal  favorite. 
The  fruit  becomes  moderately  sweet  several  days  after  it  turns  black.  A  strong 
grower  and  very  productive.  It  begins  to  ripen  rather  late,  and  continues  a  long 
time  ;  but,  unless  the  soil  is  moist  around  the  roots,  many  of  the  late  berries  will 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  73 

not  mature.     More  room  should  be  given  than  for  raspberries.     Stakes  or  trel- 
lises are  necessary  for  support  of  the  shrubs. 

The  entire  crop  of  Wilson's  Early  matures  in  about  two  weeks.  A  rather 
dry  soil  is  preferable  to  one  very  moist.  It  should  not  be  as  rich  as  for  rasp- 
berries. Pinch  off  the  terminal  shoots  the  last  of  August  to  check  the  growth. 


THE  CURRANT. 


The  currant  is  highly  valued  in  culinary  preparations.  It  possesses,  as  a 
plant,  great  vitality,  and  will  grow  in  almost  any  soil  or  region,  while  to  bring 
jt  to  a  high  state  of  perfection,  good  culture  and  deep,  rich  soil  are  required. 
It  thrives  better  in  heavy  loam  than  in  light  sandy  soil.  Manure,  of  almost  any 
kind,  may  be  applied  to  it.  Currant  bushes  in  the  fence  corners,  or  choked 
with  grass,  will  bear  fruit  from  year  to  year,  but  more  and  larger  clusters  will 
follow  careful  training. 

The  young  plants  should  be  set  out  and  grown  singly  a  few  feet  apart,  the 
shoots  be  shortened  or  removed,  to  give  the  bush  regular  shape.  The  fruit 
comes  mainly  from  the  wood  several  years  old.  When  a  branch  has  borne  two 
or  three  crops,  it  is  best  to  clip  it.  Young  wood  will  bear  finer  fruit  than  that 
very  old.  The  air  and  sun  should  have  free  access  to  all  the  twigs.  Dead 
branches  should  be  cut  off  every  year.  Pinch  off  the  ends  of  growing  buds, 
during  the  summer,  to  make  them  more  stocky  and  enlarge  the  fruit.  The 
plants  may  b.e  trained  in  single  stems.  The  clump  or  bush  form  is  less  trouble 
and  most  natural  to  the  currant.  There  is  danger  to  the  single  stems  from  the 
currant  borer.  If  one  gets  into  it,  the  plant  is  destroyed. 

In  making  cuttings  for  propagation,  every  hollow  stem  should  be  examined 
for  borers.  The  currant  worm  is  the  most  destructive  insect.  The  moths  ap- 
pearing in  July  depositing  eggs  on  currant  and  gooseberry  alike.  English 
gardeners  dust  the  plants  and  worms  with  powdered  white  hellebore.  The 
remedy  has  been  effectually  used  in  this  country. 

Foreign  varieties  are  generally  superior  to  our  native  ones.  Of  these  the 
Attractor,  yellowish  white ;  the  Cherry,  largest  red  currant ;  Versailles,  very 
large,  considered,  by  some,  better  flavored  than  the  cherry  ;  Holland  Long 
Grape ;  Red  Dutch  ;  Victoria ;  White  Dutch  and  Black  English  are  all  su- 
perior. 

•  THE  CHERRY. 

The  cherry  belongs  to  another  class  of  fruits,  and  is  a  general  favorite. 
Our  native  species  have  not  been  improved  by  cultivation.  Old  fashioned 
cherries,  in  the  garden  borders  of  Eastern  farmers,  were  left  to  their  own  in- 
clinations of  growth.  In  some  seasons  the  trees,  unpruned  and  totally  uncared 
for,  would  be  loaded  with  ripe  fruit  in  mid-summer — enough  for  birds  and  boys 
and  other  people.  Whoever  remembers  the  rare,  sweet  Black  Cherry  of  those 
times  will  desire  none  better  among  the  varieties  of  later  introduction. 


74  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

Like  all  other  fruits  cultivated  in  the  North  temperate  zone,  the  yield  is 
more  certain  and  prolific,  if  the  trees  are  dug  about,  pruned  and  manured. 
Dwarf  cherry  trees  promise,  in  time,  to  become  popular.  At  present,  growers 
in  this  country  have  made  little  effort  in  this  direction. 

FERTILIZERS    AND    COMPOST. 

Persons  who  have  the  management  of  farms  often  erroneously  suppose  that 
the  plentiful  use  of  fertilizing  sjubstances  is  the  only  condition  necessary  for  the 
growth  of  a  good  crop,  while  little  attention  is  given  to  the  condition  of  the 
ground  or  the  preparation  of  the  manure.  » 

There  is  a  suitable  season  as  well  as  appropriate  methods  to  be  em- 
ployed in  the  use  of  all  kinds  of  fertilizers.  Fixed  rules,  however,  cannot  be 
applicable  to  all  circumstances.  If  the  substance  be  of  the  nitrogenous  class, 
as  ammonia,  the  discretion  of  the  person  must  be  used  in  the  selection  of  the 
most  economical  method  for  storing  it  up  and  having  it  ready  for  use  at  the  time 
it  may  be  demanded.  For  this  purpose,  some  kind  of  soil,  or  the  compost 
heap,  in  most  cases,  will  be  most  advantageous.  A  manure  that  possesses 
peculiar  value  when  well-employed  may  be  nearly  wasted  by  lack  of  regard  to 
several  considerations. 

Farm-yard  manure  of  the  best  quality,  when  scattered  on  the  surface  of  a 
field,  merely  at  a  convenient  time,  or  without  regard  to  the  proper  season,  or 
when  the  crop  requires  it,  will  be  likely  to  be  wasted.  That  it  may  serve 
its  best  purpose,  it  must  be  brought  into  such  relations  with  the  soil  that 
the  ammonia  it  contains  may  be  stored  up  for  the  crop  and  imparted  to  its 
growth. 

Ammonia  is  very  volatile— readily  carried  away  in  the  atmosphere.  It 
should,  therefore,  be  preserved  from  waste.  The  materials  of  some  soils  are 
often  most  appropriate  for  this  purpose.  As  ammonia  is  lighter  than  the  at- 
mosphere, there  must  be  some  method  for  retaining  it.  Dry  clay  is  the  best 
substance  for  this  purpose. 

Guano,  more  than  yard  manure,  is  liable  to  be  impaired  and  wasted.  It,  is 
naturally  incapable  of  acting  as  a  retainer  of  ammonia.  It  is  also  important 
that  they  should  not  be  covered  so  deep  as  to  prevent  the  liberation  of  am- 
monia. 

The  farmer,  in  the  first  place,  should  study  the  adaptability  of  his  soil  to 
the  proposed  crop  and  supply  it  with  what  is  most  desirable  as  fertilizing  agents. 
This  can  be  done  to  a  large  extent  from  the  compost  heap  which'  all  should  keep 
prepared.  It  may  be  made  of  ingredients  generally  to  be  found  about  any 
farm.  A  muck  or  marl  bed,  ashes,  chip  dirt,  bones,  leaves,  dead  animals,  refuse  from 
slaughter-houses,  woolen  or  paper-mills,  night  soil,  barn-yard  manure,  plaster, 
lime,  refuse  salt,  old  brine,  hen  manure,  soap  suds,  soot,  etc. — these  can  all  be 
utilized.  Animal  manures  act  as  a  ferment,  and  the  decomposition  that  takes 


GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS.  75 

place  reduces  the  whole  to  uniform  consistence.  Without  mixture  with  other 
substances,  the  tendency  of  animal  manures  is  to  a  too  rapid  fermentation.  They 
may  become  mouldy  and  burn  up.  The  addition  of  manure  to  the  heap  is 
necessary.  It  requires  occasional  turning  and  intermixing,  so  that  the  whole 
mass  may  become  thoroughly  mixed.  It  is  not  good  policy  to  apply  composted 
manures  to  fields  indiscriminately. 

A  soil  well-supplied  with  humus  is  often  benefited  by  lime  and  other  stimu- 
lants. Light  and  sandy  soils  require  carbon  and  potash.  Heavy,  stiff  and  cold 
clays  require  carbonaceous  and  animal  manures  and  silicates,  to  improve  their 
mechanical  condition. 

Compost  heaps  are  a  part  of  the  farmer's  capital.  They  deserve  more  at- 
tention than  is  usually  given  to  them,  especially  in  the  Western  States.  As  the 
country  grows  older  and  the  soil  is  depleted,  it  must  be  a  more  prominent  agency 
for  supporting  the  land. 

MILK. 

The  process  of  fermentation  of  milk,  in  the  manufacture  of  butter  and 
cheese,  is  an  interesting  one  to  science,  and  of  great  importance  to  dairymen. 

The  myriads  of  animals  or  animalculi,  that  float  in  the  atmosphere,  cannot 
exist  in  a  temperature  below  the  freezing  or  above  the  boiling  point.  They 
must  eat,  like  larger  animals.  Instead  of  devouring  milk,  as  the  cat  does,  the 
animalcules  make  their  home  in  it,  and  the  vessels  that  hold  it.  As  soon  as 
the  milk  is  taken  from  the  cow,  myriads  of  them  alight  on  the  surface,  and 
devour  its  nutritious  elements.  They  multiply  rapidly,  and  eat  all  the  time. 
Here  is  the  main  source  of  success  or  failure  in  making  good  butter.  If  milk 
is  kept  in  unclean  vessels,  or  allowed  to  stand  but  a  few  hours,  its  quality,  and 
that  of  the  butter  and  cheese  made  from  it,  will  be  impaired  in  proportion  to, 
the  time  it  is  exposed  to  even  a  moderately  warm  atmosphere.  This  may 
occur,  before  the  fermentation  gives  evidence  of  souring. 

Milk,  then,  cannot  be  kept  safely  in  vessels  not  perfectly  clean  and  pure. 
Its  temperature  should  be  immediately  cooled,  until  it  approaches  the  freezing 
point,  even  though  the  cream  rises  more  slowly.  There  is  often  too  much 
haste  in  securing  the  cream,  provided  the  milk  is  kept  in  a  cool  place.  Forcing 
cream  to  rise  by  immediate  heat,  bringing  the  milk,  as  soon  as  strained,  to 
almost  a  scalding  point,  has  been'  successfully  tried,  the  results  being  a  large 
proportion  of  cream,  and  very  sweet  butter.  Churning  sweet  milk  with  the 
sour  cream  has  been  practiced  to  some  extent,  but  seems  not  to  have  become 
a  universally  popular  process.  It  is  generally  believed,  by  butter  makers, 
that  the  sooner  it  will  "come,"  in  the  churn,  the  better  it  will  be,  if  skil- 
fully managed  afterward.  The  careful  and  conscientious  observer  will  gain 
much  valuable  knowledge  in  this,  as  well  as  all  other  arts  and  processes,  by 
experience. 


76  GENERAL  INFORMATION  FOR  FARMERS. 

Cheese  is  subject  to  the  deleterious  action  of  animalcules,  as  spoken  of 
above.  The  peculiar  flavor  of  old  cheese,  which  many  people  prize,  is  owing 
to  the  excrement  of  these  insects.  They  make  it  their  home,  but  do  not  de- 
stroy it,  like  the  larger  pest  of  the  cheese  fly. 

VAEIOUS    ITEMS    OF    INTEREST. 

The  best  way  to  free  potatoes  in  the  cellar  from  sprouts  is  to  put  three 
pecks  or  a  bushel  in  a  barrel  and  skake  them  briskly  till  these  sprouts  are 
broken  off.  This  covers  them  with  moisture  that  prevents  their  wilting  and 
keeps  them  fresh  longer  than  if  sprouted  by  hand.  It  is  well  to  keep  a  few 
potatoes,  a  bushel  in  a  barrel,  shaking  them  frequently. 

A  new  mash  for  horses  is  now  in  use.  Take  two  quarts  of  oats,  one  of 
bran,  a  half  pint  of  flax  seed,  place  the  oats  first  in  the  stable-bucket,  place 
over  it  the  linseed,  add  boiling  water,  then  the  bran,  covering  the  mixture  with 
thick  cloth,  allowing  it  to  rest  five  hours,  then  stir  up  well.  One  feed  per  day 
is  sufficient.  It  is  easily  digested  and  is  adapted  to  young  animals,  giving  sub- 
stance to  their  frames  and  volume  rather  than  height. 

Old  pork  barrels,  whether  tainted  or  not,  should  be  cleansed  before  using 
for  new  pork.  A  peck  of  strong  wood  ashes,  a  couple  of  pails  of  water,  standing 
a  day  or  two  in  a  barrel,  then  scoured  with  a  stiff  broom,  will  effectually  clean 
them.  Rinse  in  cold  water,  then  pour  boiling  water  down  the  sides. 

FEEDING    RATIONS    FOR    MILK    AND    BUTTER. 
What  is  the  most  economical  daily  ration  for  a  cow  in  milk  ? 

There  are  various  rations  that  are  about  equally  good.  If  the  object  is  milk 
only,  the  following  is  good  and  cheap : 

15  pounds  corn  stalks,  cut  and  steamed. 

5        "       hay,  "  " 

5        "       cabbage,         "  " 

10        "       sugar  beets,  pulped  or  steamed. 

Total,  35  pounds. 

This  ration  should  not  cost  over  eleven  or  twelve  cents  a  day,  including  labor 
and  coal  for  steaming.  If  butter  is  the  object  in  view,  it  may  be  changed  as 
follows : 

10  pounds  corn  stalks,  cut  and  steamed, 
5        "       corn  meal,         "  " 

4  "       meadow  hay,     "  " 

5  "       cabbage,  "  " 

5       "       sugar  beets,  pulped  or  steamed. 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


SETTLEMENTS  within  the  limits  of  this  county  commenced  along  the  Fox 
^  River  and  on  the  military  road  from  Chicago  to  Green  Bay,  in  1834, 
Algonquin  being  entitled  to  the  honor  of  the  oldest  inhabitant.  These  first 
settlers  came  from  Virginia,  and  it  was  appropriate  that  the  "  Mother  of 
Presidents,"  herself  the  oldest  settled  of  the  English  colonies,  should  perform 
the  same  office  for  this  county  that  their  ancestors  had  for  Virginia. 

The  Blackhawk  War  had  just  ended,  the  Indian  title  had  been  extinguished, 
and  the  country,  to  those  brought  up  among  the  mountains  of  Virginia,  was 
beauty  itself.  They  were  in  search  of  something  better,  and  surely  they  need 
look  no  further.  Here  was  a  deep  and  inexhaustible  soil  ready  for  the  plow, 
and,  within  easy  range,  timber  along  the  streams — not  such  as  they  had  left 
behind  them,  but  amply  sufficient  for  buildings  and  fences. 

The  land  had  not  been  surveyed,  but  that  made  little  difference  to  them ;  they 
could  and  did  make  their  claims  by  mutual  consent,  and  waited  till  the  man 
with  the  compass  should  put  in  an  appearance. 

THE  VIRGINIA  SETTLEMENT. 

In  1835,  Christopher  Walkup,  James  Dufield,  John  McClure,  Christopher 
McClure,  William  Hartman,  John  L.  Gibson  and  John  Gillilan  came  from 
Western  Virginia  and  located  in  the  eastern  part  of  the  town  of  Dorr,  since 
that  time  known  as  the  "Virginia  Settlement."  John  Gillilan,  preferring  to 
be  near  the  water,  made  his  claim  where  he  now  resides. 

These  men  were  the  real  pioneers  of  the  county,  and  for  that  reason  deserve 
more  than  a  passing  notice  ;  but  it  is  chiefly  on  account  of  their  true  Southern 
hospitality  to  all  new  comers,  to  whom  their  latch-string  always  hung  out,  and 
who  were  always  welcome  to  all  the  assistance  they  could  render  through  money, 
men  and  teams,  that  they  are  gratefully  remembered  by  those  who  had  occasion 
to  claim  their  aid  or  hospitality. 

Christopher  Walkup,  John  McClure  and  John  L.  Gibson  have  taken  their 
final  emigration,  while  the  others  are  as  ready  as  ever  to  welcome  the  stranger 
to  the  best  the  house  affords. 


78  HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Of  all  these  places,  Christopher  Walkup's  was  perhaps  the  most  noted, 
as  he  held  several  of  the  offices  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Sheriff  of  the 
County.  He  was  the  father  of  the  late  lamented  Josiah  Walkup,  of  Crystal 
Lake  Crossing.  The  elder  Mr.  Walkup  died  about  six  years  ago,  at  the  age 
of  eighty.  John  McClure  died  in  Kansas,  and  John  L.  Gibson  at  his  resi- 
dence in  Ridgefield. 

These  "old  settlers"  are  passing  away,  and  as  we  shall  never  have  any 
more,  it  is  well  that  their  memory  be  embalmed  in  history  as  it  is  in  the  memory 
of  those  who  in  that  early  day  were  forced  to  put  their  hospitality  to  the  test ; 
and  if  one  of  them  was  ever  found  wanting,  the  instance  has  not  come  to 
light. 

These  Virginians  brought  with  them  the  local  customs  of  the  place  whence 
they  came,  where  one  was  not  thought  to  have  made  a  visit  unless  he  had  come 
with  the  entire  family,  and  spent  at  least  one  night-  beneath  the  roof  of  his 
host.  The  march  of  improvement  has  changed  all  this,  but  still  their  memory 
is  green;  and  many  are  now  living  who  have  cause  to  remember  the  Virginia 
Settlement. 

Pleasant  Grove,  now  Marengo,  came  next  in  order,  in  1835,  after  which 
time  it  were  of  little  use  to  essay  the  settlement  in  the  order  of  time. 

Deer,  wolves,  foxes  and  other  animals  at  that  time  roamed  over  these 
prairies  and  through  the  openings,  as  many  and  free  as  the  Indian,  and  no  great 
exertion  was  necessary  to  procure  meat  for  the  table  ;  indeed,  the  temptation 
was  too  great,  so  that  much  more  was  killed  than  was  needed  for  the  necessi- 
ties of  the  settler.  The  men  hunted  the  deer  during  the  day,  and  the  wolves 
hunted  the  sheep  and  pigs  during  the  night.  In  1844.  the  people  of  McHenry 
County  thought  to  rid  themselves  of  the  wolves  by  a  grand  hunt,  in  which  they 
would  surround  a  large  tract  of  land  with  a  skirmish  line,  armed  with  any- 
thing that  would  make  a  noise,  drive  the  animals  into  the  center  of  their  noisy 
circle,  there  to  slaughter  them  at  their  leisure.  The  hunters  found  their  meet- 
ing place  on  section  six,  Seneca  Township  ;  and  although  they  had  corralled 
about  sixty  deer,  all  but  one  of  which  were  allowed  to  escape,  they  bagged  a 
wolf  and  a  fox.  This  was  the  first  and  last  hunt  of  the  kind  ever  held  in  the 
county. 

ORGANIZATION. 

During  the  session  of  1836-7,  the  Legislature  passed  an  act  setting  off 
from  Cook  the  territory  now  included  in  McHenry  and  Lake  Counties,  under 
the  former  name,  which  was  given  in  honor  of  an  officer  of  that  name  who,  in 
the  Sac  War,  marched  through  the  Territory  on  his  way  to  Fort  Atkinson. 

In  May,  1837,  the  county  seat  was  located  at  McHenry,  which  had  been 
chosen  by  Commissioners  appointed  by  the  Legislature,  Crystal  Lake,  Half 
Day,  Fort  Hill  and  Independence  Grove,  now  Libertyville,  competing  with 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  79 

McHenry  for  that  honor.  John  Coville,"of  Bloomington,  Peter  Cohen  and 
Peter  Pruyne,  of  Cook  County,  examined  the  different  points,  and  after  mature 
consideration,  taking  into  account  that  the.  first-named  point  was  near  the  geo- 
graphical center  of  the  territory,  and  not  a  bad  location  in  other  respects,  de- 
creed accordingly.  McHenry  County  then  contained  thirty  Congressional 
Townships,  being  bounded  on  the  east  by  the  Lake,  on  the  south  by  Cook,  on 
the  west  by  Boone,  organized  about  the  same  time,  and  on  the  north  by  Wis- 
consin, then  a  Territory.  It  was  about  equally  divided  between  timber  and 
prairie,  was  well  watered  by  creeks  and  rivers,  not  to  mention  the  two  dozen 
lakes,  large  and  small,  that  then  supplied  and  still  supply  an  abundance  of  fish. 

On  the  first  day  of  June,  1837,  at  the  store  of  Hiram  Kennicott,  near  Half 
Day,  the  first  election  of  county  officers  was  held.  The  vote  was  not  large, 
the  total  being  138,  and  the  three  County  Comissioners  chosen  were  Charles 
H.  Bartlett,  Mathias  Mason  and  Solomon  Norton.  Henry  B.  Steele  was 
chosen  Sheriff;  Michael  McGuire,  Coroner;  Seth  Washburn,  Recorder;  Chas. 
E.  Moore,  County  Surveyor;  the  Commissioners  appointed  Hamilton  Dennison, 
of  Half  Day,  for  Clerk,  and  Andrew  S.  Wells,  of  the  same  place,  Treasurer. 
These  Commissioners  held  their  first  court  at  McHenry,  June  5, 1837,  to  organ- 
ize the  county,  their  first  order  being  an  approval  of  the  Clerk's  bond;  their 
second,  the  appointment  of  a  Treasurer;  and  third,  dividing  the  county  into 
precincts,  or  magistrate  districts;  which  being  done,  the  county  machinery  was 
in  running  order.  The  court  then  proceeded  to  divide  the  territory  into  precincts 
or  magistrate  districts, ;  the  first,  called  Fox  Precinct,  included  all  the  territory  in 
the  then  County  of  McHenry  lying  west  and  two  miles  east  of  Fox  River,  which, 
as  will  be  seen,  comprised  a  trifle  more  than  is  now  within  this  county.  The 
election  was  held  at  McHenry  ;  Christy  G.  Wheeler,  Wm.  L.  Way  and  John 
V.  McLane  were  appointed  Judges  of  Election ;  H.  N.  Owen  and  B.  B.  Brown, 
Clerks;  and  at  the  first  election  held  July  3d,  1837,  Wm.  H.  Buck  and  Wm. 
L.  Way  were  elected  Justices  of  the  Peace. 

Lake  County  appears  to  have  had  a  monopoly  of  precincts,  having  four, 
named  respectively,  Oak,  Lake,  Indian  Creek  and  Abingdon ;  the  first  hold- 
ing an  election  at  the  residence  of  William  Dwyer,  Isaac  Hickox,  Arthur  Pat- 
terson and  Benjamin  Marks  being  Judges  of  Election  ;  in  the  second,  the 
voting  was  done  at  the  house  of  Samuel  P.  Ransome,  the  Judges  being  Jere- 
miah Porter,  Emsley  Sunderland  and  Edward  Jenkins ;  Seth  Washburne's 
house  was  made  the  voting  place  in  the  third,  John  G.  Ragan,  Richard  Steele  and 
Andrew  S.  Wells  receiving  the  tickets  ;  and  in  the  fourth,  the  house  of  Thomas 
McClure  was  where  the  Justices  and  Constables  were  elected,  Jared  Gage, 
Willard  Jones  and  Samuel  Brooks  being  Judges.  Two  Justices  and  a  like 
number  of  Constables  were  elected  in  each  precinct. 


80  HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


COURT  OF  CLAIMS. 

The  County  being  now  organized,  immigrants  poured  in  as  fast  as  ox-teams 
could  bring  them,  but  as  the  Government  surveyor  had  not  yet  made  his  appear- 
ance, each  man  could  only  choose  prairie  or  timber  solely,  stake  out  his  "claim  " 
or  plow  around  it  if  he  had  a  plow  to  do  it  with,  put  up  his  cabin  and  consider 
himself  at  home,  although,  according  to  Henry.:  Clay,  the  whole  mass  formed 
"a  lawless  band  of  squatters." 

The  human  disposition  being  the  same  then  as  now,  it  became  necessary  to 
provide  some  mode  of  proving  and  recording  those  claims,  as  a  security  against 
those  disposed  to  "jump."  Accordingly,  the  settlers  formed  themselves  into  an 
association  for  mutual  protection,  organizing  a  sort  of  "  Court  of  Claims."  In 
pursuance  of  this  object,  the  territory  was  divided  into  "  claim  districts." 
Each  district  was  then  sub  divided  into  sub-districts,  in  each  of  which  three 
Commissioners  were  appointed  to  record  claims  and  hear  and  determine  all  con- 
tests in  that  regard.  These  claims,  when  recorded,  became  evidence  of  title. 
It  does  not  appear  that  these  Claim  Commissioners  had  much  to  do  with  what  is 
now  McHenry  County,  but  so  well  did  they  perform  their  duty  in  the  Lake 
precincts  that  but  little  trouble  arose  and  that  was  easily  and  quietly  adjusted. 
The  survey  of  the  land  comprised  in  the  county  proceeded  from  the  third 
principal  meridian  eastward,  reaching  the  west  range  (5)  in  1838,  and  finish- 
ing Lake  County  four  years  later,  when  these  courts  of  claims,  being  no  longer 
needed,  ceased  to  exist. 

These  immigrants  were  a  neighborly  set,  coming,  as  they  sometimes  did,  in 
strings  of  six  to  eight  covered  wagons,  the  inmates  of  which  were  seeking  to 
better  their  condition  by  putting  to  some  use  the  immense  waste  of  timber  and 
prairie  stretching  away  on  every  side  as  far  as  the  range  of  human  vision. 
The  difficulty  of  choice  was  increased  by  the  extent  of  unoccupied  beautiful 
country,  still  they  could  not  wander  on  forever ;  they  must  h^,ve  land,  water 
and  timber,  the  last  all-important  to  them,  as  the  first  thing  to  be  provided  was 
shelter.  The  spot  having  been  selected  and  claims  satisfactorily  adjusted,  they 
formed  themselves  into  a  co-operative  society  for  the  purpose  of  house-building, 
putting  up  the  first  house  for  him  who  seemed  to  them  to  stand  the  most  in 
need  of  shelter.  Thus,  in  a  short  time,  all  were  provided  with  such  dwellings 
at  the  materials  at  hand  afforded. 

Mills,  log  school-houses  and  villages  soon  made  their  appearance,  and  if 
unlike  in  that  respect  to  those  who,  in  December,  1620,  left  the  Mayflower  for 
the  bleak  coast  of  New  England,  they  brought  no  minister  with  them,  that 
necessary  element  of  civilized  society  was  not  long  behind,  preaching  in  barns, 
schools  and  private  houses  to  audiences  more  attentive  if  less  fashionable  than 
now,  and  finding  beneath  every  "shake"  roof  a  hearty  welcome  to  the  table 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  81 

^ 

and  no  less  hearty  one  to  the  "  shake  down  "  for  the  night,  unless  the  host 
was  provided  with  that  rarity  in  those  days,  a  spare  bed. 

Their  rate  of  taxation  was  one  per  cent,  on  the  following  schedule :  Slaves 
or  indentured  or  registered  negro  or  mulatto  servants,  stock  in  trade,  horses, 
mules,  asses,  and  neat  cattle  above  three  years  of  age,  swine,  lumber,  and  one 
horse  wagons,  clocks,  watches,  etc.,  but  never  a  bit  of  bank  or  railroad  stock, 
piano  or  silver  ware.  The  tax  of  1837  realized  $370.86. 

Among  the  curiosities  of*ancient  legislation  is  a  tavern  license  of  1837, 
the  license  costing  eight  dollars,  and  that  the  landlord  might  not  swindle  his 
thirsty  customers,  the  Board  established  the  following  prices  for  liquors : 
Brandy,  rum  or  gin,  pints,  25  cents  ;  wine,  37J ;  whisky,  12J ;  beer  or  cider, 
the  same  ;  meals,  37  J  ;  lodging,  12 J  :  while  a  span  of  horses  could  chew  hay 
all  night,  for  25  cents.  Those  were  halcyon  times,  but  we  have  no  record  that 
the  men  and  women  of  that  day  were  all  driftikards,  the  secret  of  which  may 
have  been  that  the  shilling  for  the  pint  of  whisky  was  as  difficult  to  get  at  that 
day  as  it  is  to  obtain  enough  to  pay  for  the  same  quantity  now.  They  had  one 
advantage  of  us  in  that  they  were  in  the  most  blissful  ignorance  of  the 
"  crooked." 

DIVISION  OF  THE  COUNTY. 

The  Legislature  of  1838-9  passed  an  act  dividing  the  then  County  of 
McHenry  into  two  unequal  parts,  the  present  county  to  retain  Ranges  5,  6,  7, 
8,  and  the  west  third  of  Range  9,  the  remainder  to  constitute  the  new  county 
which  was  to  be  called  Lake.  In  pursuance  of  the  authority  given  by  this  act, 
in  1839,  the  new  county  was  organized,  since  which  time  each  county  has  its 
own  history. 

LOCATING  COUNTY  SEAT. 

The  object  in  view  in  dividing  Range  9,  so  as  to  leave  one-third  of  it  in  this 
county  appears  to  heve  been  that  McHenry  might  still  be  the  county  seat,  but 
being  so  much  to  one  side  the  people  became  dissatisfied,  and  the  Legislature, 
during  the  session  of  1842—3,  passed  an  act  authorizing  the  people  to  select  anew 
site  for  the  county  seat. 

The  election  was  held  the  August  following,  and  Centerville  (now  Wood- 
stock) having  the  majority,  the  County  Commissioners'  Court  in  September  fol- 
lowing, by  proclamation,  declared  the  seat  of  justice  removed  to  that  place, 
which  was  done  on  the  23d  of  September,  1844,  and  the  Legislature,  at  its  next 
session,  changed  the  name  to  that  which  it  now  bears. 

The  court  house,  built  in  1844,  stood  a  little  south  of  the  center  of  the 
public  square,  and  subserved  the  ends  of  justice,  till  the  night  of  the  4th  of 
July,  1858,  when  it  was  destroyed  by  fire.  The  present  fine  building  having 
been  erected,  in  1857,  at  a  cost  of  $40,000. 


82  HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

The  first  highway  run  through  the  county  was  the  State  road  running  from 
the  Indiana  State  line  through  Lockport,  Naperville,  Du  Page,  Warrenville, 
Dundee,  Woodstock  and  theflce  to  Madison.  The  act  passed  the  Legislature 
in  1837  and  the  road  was  located  by  William  Smith,  of  Will,  I.  M.  Warren,  of 
Cook,  and  Zeba  S.  Beardsley,  of  McHenry  County. 

Cook  County  having  preferred  a  claim  against  McHenry  for  expenses 
incurred  by  Cook,  on  account  of  McHenry,  previous  to  the  creation  of  the 
latter  county,  and  Lake  being  in  a  similar  manner  indebted  to  McHenry,  by 
act  of  the  Legislature,  in  1843,  a  Commissioner  was  appointed  to  inquire  into 
and  adjust  the  matter,  when  it  was  found  that  this  county  was  indebted  to  Cook 
in  the  sum  of  $750,.  and  Joseph  Wood,  of  Lake,  with  J.  H.  Johnson,  of  Mc- 
Henry, having  ascertained  that  Lake  owed  us  precisely  the  same  sum,  the  mat- 
ter was  settled  by  Lake  paying  Cook.  In  these  days  such  a  strange  coincidence 
would  be  deemed  worthy  of  examination  by  a  committee. 

In  1840,  the  census  showed  that  from  1837,  when  the  first  vote  was  cast, 
and  from  which  the  population  was  estimated  at  500,  the  population  had 
increased  to  2,578,  and  the  county  contained  thirteen  mills  and  manufacturing 
establishments. 

The  nearest  market  being  Chicago,  and  the  only  means  of  reaching  that 
muddy  town  being  by  wagon,  hauled,  for  the  most  part,  by  oxen  over  the  exe- 
crable prairie  roads,  the  trip  occupying  three  days  at  the  shortest,  and  the  prices 
of  all  kinds  of  produce  being  what  would,  at  this  day,  be  thought  too  insignifi- 
cant to  pay  for  planting,  sowing  or  feeding,  it  is  no  wonder  that  the  seller 
frequently  returned  from  market  no  richer  than  he  went.  Thirty  to  forty  cents 
a  bushel  for  wheat,  and  that  was  the  only  article  that  they  were  sure  of  selling 
at  any  price,  would  scarcely  pay,  even  though  the  produce  of  that  cerial  was  as 
high  as  forty-five  bushels  to  the  acre.  Twenty  teams  in  line  thus  going  to 
market  with  their  only  staple  was  no  uncommon  sight. 

At  the  first  election  (1838)  for  Member  of  the  Legislature,  .the  Whig  and 
Democratic  parties  put  their  candidates  in  the  field,  but  the  Democratic  party 
being  then  greatly  in  the  ascendant,  Dr.  Richard  Murphy,  the  Democratic 
nominee,  distanced  Giles  Spring,  of  'the  other  party.  The  district,  at  that 
time,  consisted  of  Cook,  Will,  Du  Page  and  McHenry  Counties,  and  the  first 
representative  from  this  county,  after  the  'division,  was  Hon.  Wm.  M.  Jackson, 
also  a  Democrat  and  still  living  at  Union,  in  the  township  of  Coral. 

FIRST   COURTS. 

The  Circuit  Court  of  McHenry  County  held  its  first  session  at  the  county 
seat,  on  May  10th,  1838,  John  Pearson,  of  the  Seventh  Judicial  Circuit,  pre- 
siding. The  first  State's  Attorney  was  Alonzo  Huntington;  Sheriff,  Henry 
B.  Steele ;  Clerk,  A.  B.  Wynkoop ;  and  the  first  Grand  Jury  consisted  of  the 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  83 

following  named  gentlemen,  several  of  whom  are  still  living:  Andrew  S. 
Wells,  C.  H.  Bartlett,  Martin  Shields,  Phineas  Sherman,  Thomas  McClure, 
Rufus  Saules,  Linley  S.  Wood,  Christy  G.  Wheeler,  John  Deggins,  Moody  B. 
Barley,  Christopher  Walkup,  Isaac  H.  Loyd,  Jeremiah  Porter,  Willard  Jones, 
Leonard  Gage,  Daniel  Winters,  Richard  Steele,  Alden  Harvey,  Luke  Hale, 
Amos  Diamond,  Aaron  Randall,  Elisha  Clark,  R.  R.  Crosby,  and  Charles 
Bartlett,  who  was  Foreman. 

The  Petit  Jurors  were  as  follows:  Wm.  Easton,  Dr.  J.  H.  Foster,  John 
A.  Mills,  Theron  Parsons,  Abijah  S.  Bernard,  Samuel  Walker,  Russell  Dig- 
gins,  Samuel  Terwilliger,  E.  F.  Farnum,  Timothy  B.  Titcomb,  John  Herrick, 
John  Hicks,  Erastus  Houghton,  Nelson  Darling,  John  McOmber,  Eli  W. 
Brigham,  Uriah  Cottle,  Abraham  Vincent,  Burley  Hunt  and  Wm.  Irwin. 

Upon  attendance  at  that  term  of  court  were  the  following  named  attor- 
neys: E.  W.  Cassay,  J.  C.  Newkirk,  Nathan  Allen, Kimball,  Horace 

Butler,  James  M.  Strode,  Alonzo  Huntington  and  Giles  Spring. 

THE  PRESS. 

In  1846,  it  was  seen  that  the  county  must  have  a  newspaper,  so  Mr. 
Josiah  Dwight  started  the  '•'•Illinois  Republican"  which,  under  his  manage- 
ment, was  conducted  for  a  few  years,  when  it  suspended,  and  the  Woodstock 
Democrat,  first  published  by  F.  D.  Austin,  in  1848,  shared  the  same  fate  in 
1856.  The  year  previous  to  the  closing  of  the  Democrat,  the  first  number  of 
the  Woodstock  Sentinel  made  its  appearance,  as  a  joint  stock  company,  having 
been  projected  by  Convers  &  Tappen,  who  were,  at  that  time,  the  managers  of 
the  newly  formed  Republican  party. 

It  appears  that  Convers  procured  the  attendance  of  J.  R.  Giddings,  of 
Ashtabula  County,  Ohio,  at  a  political  meeting  in  Woodstock,  at  which  time, 
and  during  the  speech  of  the  Ohio  statesman,  the  question  arose  as  to  the  name 
of  the  new  party,  when  F.  J.  Mansfield  stretched  over  the  speaker's  head  a 
long  paper,  bearing,  in  large  type,  the  word  "Republican."  The  name  was 
accepted,  and  the  establishment  of  the  Sentinel  followed  as  the  logical  result  of 
the  new  party  organization. 

In  1856,  it  was  in  the  hands  of  Franks  &  Son,  who  sold  out  in  the  spring 
of  the  next  year,  to  A.  E.  &  W.  E.  Smith,  they  running  it  till  1866.  Sapp 
&  Richardson  became  its  proprietors,  to  be,  in  their  turn,  succeeded  by  Wm. 
E.  Smith,  in  1869,  and  in  1873,  G.  S.  Southworth  became  editor  and  propri- 
etor. It  has  always  been  a  Republican  paper,  and  the  leading  one  of  the 
county. 

In  1856,  E.  W.  Smith  and  M.  L.  Joslyn  started  a  campaign  paper  called 
the  Argus,  which  did  not  long  survive  the  election. 

Next  came  the  Woodstock  Democrat,  under  the  editorial  management  of  F. 
D.  Austin,  but,  not  being  well  sustained,  soon  went  under,  and  in  1861  the 


84  HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Union  was  issued  from  Phoenix  Hall,  and  shared  the  fate  of  its  predecessor. 
The  Harvard  Independent  was  started  in  1864,  which  for  the  past  few  years 
has  been  in  the  hands  of  McLaughlin  &  Leland.  Three  years  later  the  Ma- 
rengo  Republican  was  established,  which  has  been  run  almost  continuously  by 
J.  B.  Babcock. 

The  New  Era  was  established  in  the  fall  of  1873,  by  Ringland  &  Price,  as 
a  Grange  paper.  The  latter  named  gentleman  was  connected  with  it  but  a 
short  time,  since  when  it  has  been  owned  and  conducted  at  Woodstock  and 
Nunda  by  its  present  proprietor. 

Next,  in  order  of  time,  follows  the  Plaindealer,  published  at  McHenry,  by 
J.  Van  Slyke,  who  commenced  its  publication  a  little  more  than  one  year  ago 
(in  1875),  and  the  Richmond  Gazette,  now  in  the  last  half  of  its  first  year 
(1876),  was  first  issued  by  H.  B.  Begim,  who  subsequently  took  in  G.  S.  Utter, 
when,  the  former  dying,  the  latter  took  in  Dr.  S.  F.  Bennett,  and  it  is  now 
under  the  management  of  Bennett  &  Utter. 

It  will  be  perceived  that  the  county  is  abundantly  supplied  with  local  papers, 
all  Republican  with  the  exception  above  noted.  Nothing  short  of  an  intelli- 
gent, reading  people  could  keep  so  many  alive. 

THE  AGRICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 

This  Society  was  organized  twenty-five  years  ago,  and  bought  ten  acres  of 
land  a  little  east  of  town,  outside  the  corporation.  This  land  was  bought  of 
James  B.  Church,  May  18,  1855.  The  Society  then  borrowed,  of  the  county 
one  thousand  dollars,  giving  a  mortgage  on  the  land.  The  land  finally  passed 
into  possession  of  the  county,  the  Society  taking  a  perpetual  lease  for  the 
same.  In  February,  1869,  eight  acres  more,  on  the  north  side,  were  bought  of 
Daniel  Joslyn,  at  $900.  Finding  itself  still  within  too  narrow  limits,  in  De- 
cember, 1873,  a  lease  of  five  acres  on  the  east  was  obtained  for  three  years, 
with  the  privilege  of  purchase,  and,  the  lease  having  expired,  the  land  has  been 
purchased  for  $1,000  ;  so  the  Society  now  has  twenty-three  acres,  with  nothing 
to  prevent  indefinite  expansion  eastward. 

The  old  buildings  proving  inadequate  and  inconvenient,  in  1872  the  present 
fine  hall  was  erected,  at  a  cost  of  $2,000,  while  for  stock,  ample  stalls,  stables, 
sheds  and  pens  exist. 

Three  years  ago,  at  the  suggestion  of  the  President,  Mr.  James  Crow,  an 
attempt  was  made  to  pay  off  the  debt  by  selling  life  membership  tickets  at  $120 
each.  About  one  hundred  were  sold,  but,  owing  to  various  circumstances, 
there  still  exists  a  debt  of  about  $2,000. 

About  one  year  ago,  Marengo  made  an  attempt  to  organize  a  second  society 
in  the  county,  but  their  first  meeting  was  not  so  successful  as  to  warrant  any 
great  outlay  in  that  direction. 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  85 

THE  DAIRY  BUSINESS. 

The  dairy  business  takes  the  lead  in  farm  products,  there  being,  in  the 
county,  no  less  than  twenty  cheese  and  butter  factories  in  operation,  the  most 
of  them  making  both,  while  several  confine  their  operations  to  butter  alone, 
and  a  smaller  number  to  cheese  alone. 

The  first  factory  was  built  in  1866,  in  the  township  of  Hebron,  by  R.  W. 
&  W.  H.  Stewart.  About  the  same  time,  Dr.  R.  R.  Stone  built  one  at  Rich- 
mond, and  recently,  D.  E.  Wood  &  Go.,  at  Huntley,  have  put  up  the  largest 
factory  in  the  county.  There  are  about  twenty-seven  or  twenty-eight  all  told, 
but  some  of  them  are  closed. 

The  number  of  cows  connected  with  these  factories  is  from  12,000  to 
15,000,  and  the  total  product  of  milk  is  probably  30,000,000  pounds,  of  which 
3,000,000  is  made  into  cheese,  producing  about  $300,000  per  year;  and  the 
receipts  for  butter  are  about  one-third  as  much. 

Of  milk  otherwise  disposed  of,  about  1,000,000  pounds  is  shipped  to  Chi- 
cago in  eight-gallon  cans,  this  producing  about  $10,000  a  year.  The  above, 
including  milk  used  at  home  and  fed  to  stock,  would  make  the  value  of  this 
product  alone  about  $700,000. 

The  heaviest  operator  in  the  factory  line  is  Dr.  R.  R.  Stone,  of  Richmond, 
who  now  controls  about  one-fourth  of  that  business  in  the  county. 

WAR  RECORD, 

During  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  Me  Henry  County  responded  promptly 
to  every  call  of  the  government ;  the  number  of  men  furnished  being  2,533, 
which  is  just  three  less  than  the  number  required,  but  as  many  enlisted  in  the 
Irish  Legion,  who  do  not  appear  upon  the  records  of  the  county,  the  number 
must  have  been  in  excess  of  that  given.  It  has  been  found  impossible  to 
ascertain  the  precise  number  who  went  from  each  township,  for  the  reason  that 
men  who  belonged  in  one  township  were  frequently  credited  to  another,  because 
enlisting  there,  it  being  the  custom  to  consider  a  man  as  belonging  where  he 
was  enrolled. 

The  county  issued  bounty  orders,  to  the  amount  of  $260,000,  of  which 
about  $90,000  remains  outstanding.  Part  of  these  orders  drew  ten  and  part 
eight  per  cent.,  but  last  year  (1876)  they  were,  by  order  of  the  Board  of  Super- 
visors, funded  into  eight  per  cent. 

EDUCATIONAL  INTERESTS. 

Progress  from  the  log  school  house,  with  its  puncheon  floor  and  slab  seats, 
has  been  as  rapid  as  in  any  other  county  in  the  State.  School  edifices  of  frame, 
brick  and  stone  have  superseded  the  log  expediency,  while  a  system  of  supervi- 


86  HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

sion  has  largely  increased  the  efficiency  of  teachers,  and  in  the  various  cities  and 
villages  of  the  county,  the  graded  system  has  been  introduced.  From  the  first 
schools  of  Wm.  M.  Jackson,  in  Coral,  in  1838  to  1875,  the  school  houses  have 
increased  to  150,  while  the  number  of  pupils,  according  to  the  census  of  1870, 
was  11,890,  of  whom  7,000  were  enrolled.  The  amount  paid  teachers  was 
$43.000  in  1874.  The  number  of  female  teachers,  during  the  last  twenty 
years,  has  doubled,  while  the  number  of  male  teachers  has  increased  but  one- 
seventh.  The  average  daily  attendance  is  about  one-half  of  the  school  census, 
or  5,995,  being  about  two-thirds  of  the  enrollment. 

Formerly  the  county  made  ample  provision  for  school  supervision,  appointing 
Carlisle  Hastings  to  the  office  of  School  Commissioner  in  1840,  but  under  the 
new  school  law,  the  duties  of  the  School  Superintendent  are.  limited  to  making 
an  annual  report  to  the  State  Superintendent,  apportioning  the  public  money, 
loaning  the  county  funds,  examining  teachers  and  visiting  schools  when  required 
by  school  officers,  he  receiving  four  dollars  a  day  when  engaged  in  his  official 
duties. 

In  the  fall  of  1874,  at  Nunda,  the  teachers  organized  a  County  Association 
for  mutual  improvement.  It  meets  monthly,  numbers  fifty  members,  and  is  in 
a  flourishing  condition. 

The  county  has  twenty-two  school  libraries,  the  best  one  being  at  Richmond. 

THE  TEACHERS'  INSTITUTE 

Was  organized  by  Rev.  R.  K.  Todd,  during  the  first  year  of  his  first  term  as 
School  Commissioner.  It  was  held  in  the  old  court  house,  continued  for  one 
week,  had  an  aggregate  attendance  of  one  hundred  and  fifty,  much  exceeding 
the  expectations  of  the  presiding  officer,  who,  in  conducting  the  exercises,  was 
assisted  by  several  of  the  citizens  of  the  town.  This  was  in  the  fall  of  1849, 
and  each  fall,  during  his  term,  a  similar  meeting  was  held,  but  during  the  reign 
of  his  successor  the  interest  dwindled  until  A.  W.  Smith,  on  assuming  the  office 
in  1855,  had  some  difficulty  in  re-awakening  the  teachers'  dormant  interest  in 
this  means  of  improvement.  His  institutes  were  held  for  two  weeks,  and  at 
his  third  meeting,  in  the  fall  of  1850,  a  constitution  was  adopted,  and  the  Insti- 
tute began  to  assume  a  permanent  form.  Mr.  Smith  was  the  first  to  go  outside 
the  county  for  instruction  to  the  members,  he  having,  at  his  second  gathering, 
the  State  Superintendent. 

School  Commissioner  Hutchinson  was  succeeded,  in  1855,  by  Asa  W. 
Smith,  Esq.,  who  shall  be  allowed  to  tell  his  own  story  : 

"In  the  fall  of  1855,  I  was  elected  School  Commissioner,  and,  upon  accept- 
ing the  office,  found  it  to  be  one  of  my  legal  duties  to  visit  schools  fifty  days  in 
a  year,  with  a  compensation  of  $2  a  day.  There  were  at  that  time  somewhat 
over  two  hundred  schools  in  the  county.  Notwithstanding  it  was  '  big  work 
and  small  pay,'  I  resolved  to  undertake  the  task,  which  was  performed  by  visit- 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  87 

ing  two  schools  daily,  and  lecturing  at  night  in  the  most  convenient  place  for 
the  accommodation  of  the  two  districts  thus  visited. 

"  In  October,  1856,  the  present  organization  known  as  the  McHenry 
County  Teachers'  Institute  was  formed. 

"  In  1857,  we  had  the  most  successful  and  interesting  Institute  of  my  time  as 
an  active  member  thereof.  It  was  quite  generally  attended  by  the  best  teachers 
of  the  county,  among  whom  were  Rev.  R.  K.  Todd,  John  A.  Parrish,  S.  F. 
Bennett,  Theodore  Mead,  M.  F.  Ellsworth,  two  Misses  Thomas,  Miss  Jewett, 
Miss  Achsee  Smith,  Miss  Thompson,  Miss  H.  S.  Corey,  Mrs.  C.  M.  Smith 
and  many  others." 

The  records  of  the  Institute  referred  to  by  Mr.  Smith  cannot  be  found  since 
the  election  of  G.  S.  Southworth,  into  whose  hands  they  never  came ;  so  the 
McHenry  County  Teachers'  Institute  is  without  a  regular  organization,  further 
than  may  be  necessary  to  hold  one  meeting. 

Since  1857,  the  Institute  has  not  met  regularly,  except  during  the  terms  of 
A.  Brown,  A.  J.  Kingman,  G.  S.  Southworth  and  the  present  incumbent,  Wm. 
Nickle.  Its  meetings  have  generally  been  held  in  Woodstock,  but  sometimes 
they  have  gone  to  McHenry,  Richmond  and  Nunda. 

The  Woodstock  University  of  Rev.  R.  K.  Todd  grew  out  of  the  necessities 
of  the  people,  who,  feeling  their  need  of  a  better  education  than  could  be  had  in 
the  public  schools  of  the  county,  as  early  as  1848  began  to  urge  him  to  open  a 
school.  He  finally  consented ;  and,  from  himself  and  wife  as  teachers,  the 
school  grew  into  the  second  hundred  and  the  teachers  were  multiplied  by  four. 
A  suitable  building  was  erected  on  his  lot,  a  little  east  of  his  residence,  arid,  with 
150  students,  school  had  been  in  operation  for  about  twelve  weeks  when,  in  the 
early  part  of  the  winter  of  1861,  he  was  called  up  in  the  night  to  see  his  school 
building  become  a  heap  of  smouldering  ashes. 

His  loss  was  about  $7,000,  and,  feeling  sure  that  he  had  no  enemy  who  could 
do  that,  and,  being  equally  certain  that  the  fire  could  not  have  been  the  work 
of  accident,  inquiry  was  set  on  foot  and  the  deed  traced  to  one  Cosgrove,  who 
accused  another  person  of  having  hired  him  to  do  the  deed.  This  other  person 
proved  to  be  one  to  whom  Mr.  Todd,  when  School  Commissioner,  had  refused 
a  certificate  on  the  ground  of  moral  character  ;  but,  being  too  adroit  in  cover- 
ing up  his  tracks,  he  could  not  be  convicted.  Cosgrove,  however,  was  sent  to 
prison  for  six  years,  but  was  pardoned  out  at  the  end  of  two,  and  moved  to  Will 
County.  The  real  criminal  has  never  been  heard  from  since  the  trial. 

At  the  fire,  or  immediately  after  its  occurrence,  Mr.  Todd  promised  to  open 
his  school  again  within  ten  days,  in  the  basement  of  the  then  unfinished  Pres- 
byterian Church,  which  was  done.  The  school  was  continued  there  till  1867, 
when  it  was  moved  into  a  newly  built  addition  to  his  residence,  where  it  still 
continues,  but,  for  several  years,  has  been  foV  boys  only. 

The  University  was  incorporated  a  short  time  previous  to  the  fire. 


88  HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


ICE  BUSINESS. 

Crystal  Lake  ice  has  such  a  reputation  for  coolness  and  clearness,  that  the 
people  of  Chicago  would  not  care  to  dispense  with  it ;  and  no  history  of  Mc- 
Henry  County  would  be  complete  that  did  not  give  some  account  of  it,  which, 
through  the  kindness  of  John  Brink,  Esq.,  we  are  enabled  to  do: 

The  Crystal  Lake  Ice  Company,  consisting  of  Joy,  Frisbie  and  others,  was 
organized  in  1855,  and  put  up  some  7,000  to  9,000  tons  of  ice,  which  Joy  sold 
in  the  city.  The  ensuing  year,  Joy  &  Frisbie  had  the  concern  entirely  on  their 
own  hands,  and,  from  that  time  to  1860,  shipped  yearly  10,800  tons.  The 
houses  were  burned  that  year  and,  till  1868,  Crystal  Lake  ice  was  unknown  in 
Chicago ;  but  Joy,  Smith  and  others  organized  another  company,  putting  up 
and  selling  ice  for  the  ensuing  six  years,  when  the  Fire  King  closed  them  out  a 
second  time. 

During  these  six  years,  the  company  put  up  and  sold  about  the  same  quan- 
tity yearly  that  had  been  done  by  the  company  burnt  out  in  1860.  From 
1869  to  1873,  the  lake  had  a  rest,  the  only  ice  cut  being  for  private  use  or 
sent  into  Chicago  by  the  carload,  probably  2,000  tons  yearly ;  then  C.  S.  and 
J.  H.  Dole  got  possession  of  the  lake,  and,  in  the  winter  of  1878-4,  they  put 
up  and  filled  six  ice  houses,  each  having  a  capacity  of  1,250  tons,  or  7,500 
tons,  besides  shipping  to  different  places  8,000  tons  more — a  total  of  10,500 
tons.  The  next  winter  the  number  of  their  ice  houses  was  increased  to  eight, 
capable  of  holding  12,000  tons,  whilst,  during  that  winter,  7,000  tons  was 
shipped,  making  19,000  in  all.  In  the  winter  of  1875—6,  they  filled  their 
houses  and  shipped  1,200  carloads,  making,  altogether,  26,400  tons.  This  fall 
they  are  putting  up  four  more  buildings  near  the  others,  the  new  ones  being 
38x148  feet  and  thirty  feet  high.  This  will  give  them  twelve  ice  houses,  to 
fill  which  they  are  putting  in  an  engine  of  twenty-five  horse  power. 

These  new  ice  houses  will  hold  an  aggregate  of  14,416  tons,  which,  added 
to  the  capacity  of  the  old  ones,  gives  a  total  of  26,416  tons,  the  amount  that 
will  be  put  up  this  winter  and,  probably,  half  as  much  shipped.  These  houses 
are  situated  at  the  south  end  of  the  lake,  near  the  outlet,  in  a  beautiful  grove, 
and  are  fenced  in  with  a  tight  board  fence  eight  feet  high. 

Of  course,  a  business  that  has,  in  so  short  a  time,  grown  to  so  large  pro- 
portions has  not  yet  arrived  at  its  maximum,  and  we  may  look  to  see  those  ice 
houses  doubled  in  number  within  the  next  ten  years,  unless  Chicago  should 
cease  to  grow  or  contrive  some  better  way  to  keep  themselves  cool  and  preserve 
their  meats  during  the  hot  weather.  The  ice  harvest  gives  employment  to 
many  who,  but  for  that,  coming,  as  it  'does,  when  there  is  nothing  else  to  do, 
would  go  idle  and  want  for  the  luxuries,  if  not  for  the  necessaries  of  life. 


HISTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  89 


RAILROADS. 
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In  1855-6,  the  C.  £  N-W.  Ry,  then  called  the  Chicago,  St.  Paul  &  Fond 
du  Lac,  was  built  through  the  county,  and  its  effect  was  greatly  to  stimulate 
business,  legitimate  and  illegitimate.  Every  village  traversed  by  the  road  was 
destined  to  be  a  city,  and  corner  lots  went  up  to  fabulous  prices.  People  have 
now  learned  that  means  of  transportation  alone  do  not  build  up  a  town ;  to  do 
that,  requires  bodies  to  be  fed,  lodged  and  clothed. 

The  Fox  River  Valley,  now  the  Elgin  &  State  Line,  was  built  at  the  same 
time  by  a  different  company,  but  never  having  been  a  paying  investment,  has 
been  absorbed  by  the  Chicago  &  North- Western. 

The  Galena  &  Chicago  Union  Railroad  was  built  in  1854.  It  is  now  the 
Galena  Division  of  the  Chicago  &  North- Western  Railway,  and  has  three  depots 
in  the  county — one  at  Huntley,  one  at  Union,  and  one  at  Marengo.  And  the 
Rockford  &  Kenosha  first  began  to  run  trains  in  1861.  It  forms  part  of  the 
same  corporation,  and  has  a  depot  at  each  of  the  following  named  places :  Hebron, 
Alden  and  Chemung. 


TOWNSHIP   HISTORIES. 


ALGONQUIN,  TOWNSHIP  43,  RANGE  8. 

This  appears  to  have  been  settled  the  first  in  the  county.  Samuel  Gillilan, 
in  1834,  coming  from  Virginia  and  settling  on  Section  23,  where  his  widow, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Gillilan,  and  her  son  Richard  now  reside.  John  Gillilan  came 
soon  after,  locating  on  the  other  side  of  the  river  and  about  the  same  distance 
from  the  present  village.  In  1836,  Mr.  A.  N.  Beardsley  settled  on  Crystal 
Lake  Prairie,  Beman  Crandall  also  making  his  claim  about  the  same  time.  Z. 
Beardsley,  Najah  Beardsley  and  Mr.  Lanphier,  Isaac  and  William  King, 
Wesley  Hickox,  William  Powell  and  father.  Dr.  Plumleigh,  Esq.  Chunn,  Nelson 
Thomas,  the  Crabtrees,  at  Carey  Station.  From  that  time  to  1839,  when  H. 
B.  Throop  located  on  Section  10,  and  was  several  times  County  Commissioner. 
In  1841,  John  Brink  came  with  his  compass  and  chain,  since  which  time  the 
county  has  never  been  without  a  County  Surveyor.  In  1836  or  1837,  a  Dr. 
Cornish  settled  near  Algonquin,  and  looked  after  the  health  of  the  early  and 
later  settlers. 

A  log  school  house  was  built  in  the  village  of  Crystal  Lake  in  1838,  and  the 
first  school  of  twenty  pupils  was  taught  by  Miss  Hannah  Beardsley,  now  Mrs. 
Hannah  Wallace.  The  second  term  was  under  the  rule  of  Frederick  Joslyn, 
now  of  Woodstock. 

The  Baptist  denomination,  in  1842,  built  the  first  church  in  the  township, 
at  Crystal  Lake,  their  first  pastor  being  Rev.  A.  Pease.  Rev.  L.  S.  Walker, 
of  the  M.  E.  Church,  preached  the  first  sermon,  at  the  house  of  A.  W.  Beards- 
ley.  Nathan  Jewett  and  Elder  Wheeler  also  officiated.  In  1840,  Rev.  Seth 
Barnes  preached  the  gospel  according  to  Universalism.  There  are  now  five 
churches  in  Crystal  Lake — Congregationalist,  Baptist,  Episcopal,  Free  Meth- 
odist and  Lutheran,  while  at  Algonquin  village  there  are  two,  Episcopal  and 
Congregationalist,  the  former  in  charge  of  Rev.  Peter  Arvedson,  who  settled 
there  in  1842.  The  village  of  Caryhas  also  a  Free  Methodist  Church.  These 
church  buildings  are  estimated  to  have  cost  $19,500. 

The  Congregationalists  at  Crystal  Lake  have  a  membership  of  105 ;  the 
Baptists,  60 ;  and  the  Free  Methodists,  80.  The  Lutherans,  under  the  pas- 
torate of  Rev.  H.  G.  Smith,  have  150. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  91 

Near  Chunn's  Creek,  the  Catholics  have  a  church,  principally  Bohemians, 
with  100  members. 

Benjamin  Douglas  and  Col.  Huffman  erected  the  first  saw-mill,  in  1839,  on 
Crystal  Lake  outlet,  about  three-quarters  of  a  mile  from  the  lake.  A  saw-mill 
was  built-  at  Algonquin  village,  in  1842,  by  A.  Dawson,  and  another  was  built 
in  1840  on  Chunn  Creek,  five  miles  northeast  of  Algonquin,  by  'Squire  Chunn, 
and  Job  Toles,  in  company  with  a  Mr.  Northrop,  put  up  a  grist-mill  on  the  same 
creek  in  1862.  In  1848,  a  grist-mill  was  erected  by  Burger  &  Cornish,  on 
the  outlet  of  Crystal  Lake,  on  the  Cornish  farm.  The  grist-mill  at  Algonquin, 
on  the  east  side  of  the  river,  was  commenced  by  A.  Dawson  and  finished  in 
1849  by  Henry  Petrie.  The  only  brick-mill  in  the  township  is  on  Crystal 
Lake  outlet,  at  Algonquin,  and  was  built  in  1850,  by  Dr.  Thomas  Plumleigh, 
at  an  estimated  cost  of  $12,000.  The  saw  mills  are  gone,  but  the  grist  mills1 
are  still  in  full  blast  and  doing  a  good  business.  The  frame  mill  is  now  owned 
by  Peacock  Bros.  ;  the  brick-mill  by  Messrs.  Marshall;  that  on  the  outlet  by 
T.  Richards,  and  the  one  on  Chunn  Creek  by  George  Jayne. 

The  father  of  the  dairy  business  is  Daniel  Mitchell,  who,  some  years  ago, 
commenced  sending  his  milk  to  Chicago.  He  now  milks  about  forty-two  cows. 
There  are  many  more  dairy  men, 'whose  names  must  be  omitted  for  want  of 
space.  Milk  is  the  leading  product  of  the  town,  about  half  being  shipped  to 
Chicago  and  the  remainder  carried  to  the  cheese  factory  at  the  village,  which 
was  put  up  in  1874  by  Dr.  Stone,  of  Richmond. 

Crystal  Lake  is  the  oldest  village,  having  been  laid  out  in  1839  or  1840, 
and  the  next  was  Algonquin,  Gary  coming  in  last,  in  1854. 

A.  W.  Beardsley  set  out  the  first  orchard  at  Crystal  Lake,  but  there  is  no 
nursery  in  the  town.  This  town,  too,  is  the  happy  possessor  of  the  only  library 
in  the  township,  which  is  a  circulating  one  of  some  200  volumes. 

Crystal  Lake,  being  the  oldest  village,  must  have  had  the  first  store,  and  we 
find  that  in  1840  or  thereabouts,  Mr.  Anar  offered  goods  for  sale  across  the 
counter  in  that  town. 

The  early  history  of  this  town,  as  told  by  the  pioneers,  contains  many  an 
incident  giving  color  to  the  suspicion  that  the  timber  along  the  river  formed  a 
good  hiding  place  for  horse  thieves,  and  the  inaccessibility  of  Bogus  Island 
made  it  equally  a  resort  for  counterfeiters,  and  it  is  said  that  it  was  in  ferreting 
out  that  nest  of  outlaws  Allen  Pinkerton  first  gave  evidence  of  those  talents 
that  have  since  made  him  famous.  There  are  rumors,  too,  of  an  insurrection 
among  the  hands  engaged  in  building  the  F.  V.  R.  R.,  in  which  something 
more  powerful  than  moral  suasion  was  used,  but  the  thing  is  too  dim  and  vague 
to  form  part  of  this  record. 

Algonquin  contains  a  great  variety  of  soil,  with  its  timber,  prairies  and 
bottom  land,  making  it  about  equally  adapted  to  grain  or  stock.  In  the  latter, 
C.  S.  Dole,  of  Crystal  Lake,  has  as  fine  a  lot  of  horses  and  cattle  as  can  be 


!»2  .  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

found  in  the  State.  He  keeps  thoroughbred  stock  only ;  and  the  ice-houses  on 
the  lake  show  how  much  it  costs  to  keep  Chicago  cool  during  the  summer 
months.  B.  Carpenter,  James  Crow  and  T.  H.  Ashton  also  keep  some  fine 
stock  ;  and  Elijah  Birch  never  fails  to  carry  off  the  premiums  on  Leicester 
sheep. 

Crystal  Lake  has  one  hotel,  kept  by  T.  G.  Aston,  and  there  is  one  at  Algon- 
quin, kept  by  Charles  Pingry ;  and  the  first  tavern  at  the  Lake  was  opened  by 
Lyman  King ;  the  first  at  Algonquin,  by  Eli  Henderson ;  David  Weaver  care& 
for  the  traveling  public  at  Gary. 

The  first  child  born  in  the  township  was  Wm.  H.  Beardsley,  son  of  A.  H. 
and  Mary  Beardsley ;  born  in  1837. 

CRYSTAL  LAKE  VILLAGE. 

Crystal  Lake  has  three  stores,  all  of  pretty  much  the  same  character,  except 
that  Hill  keeps  drugs,  Marlow  &  Fitch,  hardware,  and  Buckholtz  &  Dydeman 
dry  goods  and  groceries  only.  At  Algonquin  they  have  a  like  number, 
Tomisky  keeping  dry  goods  and  groceries,  Chappel  &  Furgeson  the  same,  Peter 
&  Helm  sell  hardware,  and  Mr.  Chunn  keeps  drugs.  James  Nish  keeps  the 
only  store  at  Gary. 

VILLAGE  OF  ALGONQUIN. 

The  village  of  Algonquin  is  pleasantly  situated  in  the  irregular  valley 
formed  by  the  junction  of  Crystal  Lake  Outlet  with  Fox  River.  It  is  the 
mcst  picturesque  village  in  the  county ;  the  river,  the  bluffs  and  the  narrow 
valley  combining  to  give  the  place  a  striking  and  attractive  appearance. 

At  the  time  of  its  settlement,  the  Indian  trail  across  the  river  at  the  ford 
was  still  visible,  and  the  plow  still  turns  up  quantities  of  those  implements  so 
well  known  to  relic  hunters — arrow  heads,  stone  hatchets  and  the  chisel-shaped 
stone  they  used  in  skinning  game.  Indian  graves  abound,  many  of  which 
have  been  opened. 

The  village  was  first  known  as  Cornish  Ferry,  from  the  doctor  of  that  name, 
living  near.  Later  a  vote  of  the  people  changed  the  name  to  Osceola,  but  upon 
learning  that  there  was  already  one  town  of  that  name,  the  matter  was  left  to 
Mr.  Edwards,  a  large  property  holder  of  the  town,  who  having  once  owned  a 
boat  by  the  name  of  Algonquin,  gave  that  name  to  the  rising  town. 

This  township  is  crossed  in  a  northerly  and  southerly  direction  by  the 
Elgin  &  State  Line  R.  R.,  formerly  the  F.  V.  R.  R.,  then  as  the  Fox  River 
branch  of  the  Galena  &  Chicago  Union,  but  being  finally  absorbed  by  the  C.  & 
N.  W.  R.  R.,  received  its  present  name. 

The  cheese  and  butter  factory  at  the  village  produces  daily  about  75  pounds 
of  butter  and  500  pounds  of  cheese,  giving  a  yearly  product  of  27,000  pounds 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  (,i3 

of  the  former,  and  182,500  pounds  of  the  latter ;  to  effect  which  the  milk  of 
some  500  cows  is  daily  passed  through  their  weighing  can.  In  addition  to  the 
above,  the  milk  of  near  1,500  cows  goes  to  Chicago  daily,  in  eight-gallon  cans. 
In  1875,  the  amount  so  shipped  was  584,000  gallons,  at  a  net  price  to  the 
dairyman  of  12J  cents  per  gallon. 

It  is  estimated  by  good  judges  that  at  least  one-half  a  million  dollars  is 
invested  in  this  business  in  the  farms  marketing  their  produce  at  Algonquin. 
In  addition  to  the  stores  mentioned  above  as  being  in  the  township,  this  village 
has  two  wagon  shops,  three  blacksmith  shops,  and  a  factory  for  milk  cans  that 
turns  out  about  400  yearly,  at  five  dollars  each. 

The  water  power  of  Fox  River  at  this  point  is  estimated  at  100,  not  one- 
fourth  of  which  is  used  by  the  mill  at  the  east  end  of  the  bridge.      Here  is  an 
abundance  of  power  that  needs  nothing  but  capital  and   brains  to   put  wheels' 
in  motion  and  develop  wealth. 

ALDEN,  TOWNSHIP  46,  RANGE  6. 

In  the  fall  of  1836,  Nathan  and  Darius  Disbrow  made  a  claim  where  the 
village  of  Alden  now  stands,  on  Section  15.  In  1838,  their  father,  Asahel 
Disbrow,  followed,  and,  at  about  the  same  time,  came  Joel  Brandon,  H.  Bash- 
ford,  Ransom  Parish,  T.  B.  Wakeman  and  D.  Rider,  all  of  whom  came  from 
Greene  County,  New  York. 

A  log  school  house  was  put  up  in  1841,  a  few  rods  from  where  the  depot 
now  stands,  and  school  opened  by  Miss  Clarissa  Nelson,  whose  charge  consisted 
of  nine  pupils.  This  shows  that,  in  common  with  the  early  settlers  of  the 
other  towns,  they  had  not  forgotten  their  training.  It  was  the  school  first,  then 
the  church. 

The  first  religious  society  organized  in  the  township,  and  the  only  one  now 
possessing  a  place  of  worship,  was  that  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  in 
1838,  at  which  time  it  could  boast  of  a  total  of  nine  members — just  equal,  in 
point  of  numbers,  to  Miss  Nelson's  school.  The  Pastor's  name  was  Rev.  L.  S. 
Walker.  In  1861,  this  society,  at  a  cost  of  about  $1,600,  built  themselves  a 
church,  which  still  stands,  but  has  recently  been  repaired  and  frescoed,  so  that 
it  is  comfortable  and  pleasing  to  worshipers. 

While  the  men,  under  direction'  of  the  society,  were  at  work  at  the  building — 
for  they  thought  they  could  do  it  cheaper  themselves  than  to  let  out  the  job — 
they  neglected  to  prepare  for  wind,  and  a  thunder  storm  leveled  the  uncovered 
frame  to  the  ground.  This  second  framing  and  raising  added  so  much  to  the 
cost  that,  upon  completing  the  structure,  the  society  found  itself  near  $800  in 
debt,  to  clear  which,  an  excursion,  by  railroad,  to  Rockford  was  undertaken, 
and,  as  the  Ninety-fifth  regiment  was  encamped  there  at  the  time  and  this  was 
the  pioneer  excursion,  the  society  came  out  ahead. 


!»4  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

The  Presbyterians,  in  1861,  formed  themselves  into  a  society,  but  were  too 
few  to  build  a  church,  nor  did  they  keep  up  the  organization  more  than  ten 
years. 

A  steam  mill  for  grinding  feed,  the  only  one  in  the  township,  was  built  by 
one  Thompson,  in  1873. 

The  Rockford  &  Kenosha  Railroad  crosses  the  township  in  an  irregular 
curve  from  the  southwest  corner  of  the  northwest  quarter  of  Section  31,  to  the 
northeast  corner  of  Section  13,  making  about  eight  miles  of  road,  with  one 
depot  at  Alden,  which  was  built  in  1861,  W.  W.  Wedgewood  being  the  first 
Station  Agent. 

Alden  has  one  cheese  factory,  which  was  built  in  1870,  and  disposes  of  the 
milk  of  300  to  500  cows,  according  to  the  season  and  time  of  year. 

The  early  settlers,  being  from  York  State,  could  not  forget  the  fruit  so 
familiar  to  their  boyhood,  and  we  find  that,  in  1848,  a  Mr.  Easton  planted  a 
nursery  to  supply  the  demand  for  apple  trees.  The  only  nursery  now  in  the 
township  is  owned  by  Mr.  Wedgewood;  it  consists  chiefly  of  apple  trees  and 
has  been  in  operation  about  four  years.  The  first  apple  seeds  were  planted 
by  Sidney  Disbrow,  in  1838,  and  the  trees  thus  produced  are  still  living  and 
flourishing. 

Alden  has  no  public  library  and  no  village,  except  the  one  above  mentioned. 

Of  course  these  settlers  had  wants  which  they  could  not  supply  from  the 
products  of  their  farms,  and  P.  W.  Lake,  in  1848,  opened  a  general  store  in 
the  building  now  occupied  by  Mr.  Greo.  B.  Andrews,  and  where  a  store  has 
been  continued  from  that  date. 

The  first  post  office  was  opened  in  1844,  with  Frank  Wedgewood  for  Post- 
master. It  was  called  Wedgewood,  but  finally  changed  to  Alden. 

Two  years  before  the  advent  of  the  mail  carrier,  James  Wedgewood  saw  the 
need  of  a  blacksmith  shop  and  erected  his  forge.  At  the  present  time  two 
anvils  are  kept  busy  in  the  village. 

At  the  time  of  the  establishment  of  the  post  office,  T.  B.  Wakeman  was  the 
only  as  he  was  the  first  Justice  of  Peace,  and  belonged  to  Chemung  Precinct. 

Had  it  not  been  for  the  prairie  wolves,  which  at  that  time  Avere  plentiful, 
Alden  might  have  gone  without  mutton  some  years  longer  than  they  did,  and 
it  is  believed  to  be  the  only  instance  in  the  history  of  Illinois,  at  least,  where 
wolves  have  had  any  hand  in  the  importation  or  the  exportation  of  sheep,  but 
in  1839  Mr.  Asahel  Disbrow  saved  seven  sheep  from  the  wolves.  Where  they 
came  from  was  unknoAvn,  but  the  wolves  were  certainly  driving  them.  A  few 
days  afterward  a  Mr.'  Stafford,  from  Bigfoot,  in  the  northeast  corner  of  the 
county,  called  at  Disbrow's  and  claimed  the  sheep,  which  the  latter  bought  of 
him,  and  thenceforth  wool  and  mutton  figured  among  the  staple  productions  of 
Alden. 

At  present,  Sidney   Disbrow   is  the  only  Notary  Public  in  the  township. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  95 

The  source  of  the  Nippersink  is  found  in  this  township,  in  Mud  Lake,  a 
small  sheet  of  water  on  the  line  between  Sections  14  and  15,  the  lake  itself 
having  three  inlets,  the  longest  being  from  the  southwest.  The  Kishwaukee 
also  has  its  origin  here  on  Sections  23  and  26,  and  the  Piskasaw  on  the  west 
side  by  three  of  its  branches. 

BURTON,  TOWNSHIP  46,  RANGE  9. 

The  first  settlement  in  Burton  was  made  on  the  Neversink  Creek  and  En- 
glish Prairie  by  Jacob  and  Samuel  Jackson,  Robert  and  Francis  Richardson, 
Thomas  and  Richard  Wray,  and  John  Sanburn,  in  1836  or  '37,  and  they  soon 
built  a  log  school  house  on  the  creek,  where  William  Stearns  taught  the  first 
school  of  fifteen  scholars.  A  church  was  soon  after  (in  1872)  built  by  the 
MetTiodists,  at  Spring  Grove.  At  that  time,  the  membership  did  not  number 
more  than  ten,  and  the  name  of  the  first  pastor  was  Bundock. 

In  1845,  Blivins,  Stillson  &  Co.  built  a  grist-mill,  that  is  still  in  operation. 

The  town  has  one  cheese  factory,  that  takes  the  milk  of  some  two  hundred 
cows. 

In  1845,  John  E.  Mann  opened  a  store  at  Spring  Grove,  the  only  village 
and  post  office  in  the  township. 

Burton  is  the  smallest  township  in  the  county,  consisting  of  the  west  third 
of  Range  9,  and  having  but  twelve  sections.  The  reason  for  this  appears  to  be 
that,  at  the  time  of  the  adoption  of  township  organization,  it  was  left  to  the 
qualified  voters  on  the  fraction,  to  say  whether  they  would  form  part  of  Rich- 
mond, and  the  majority  were  for  having  a  town  of  their  own. 

Small  as  it  is,  Burton  has  a  creek  of  its  own,  crossing  the  south  end  in  a 
diagonal  direction  toward  the  Fox  River,  and  it  will  have  a  railroad  when  the 
C.  &  P.,  so  long  ago  surveyed,  shall  be  in  running  order. 

CHEMUNG,  TOWNSHIP  45,  RANGE  5. 

Chemung  was  settled  in  1836  by  Geo.  •Trumbull,  Marcus  Wheeler  and  Wes- 
ley Diggins,  following  in  1839-9,  Alonzo  Riley  and  Wmr.  Hart  making  their 
claims  about  the  same  time. 

Some  time,  from  1840  to  1845,  Wm.  Sewer  built  a  saw-mill  which  finally 
became  a  flouring-mill  also,  and,'  in  1853,  Mr.  Myer  built  the  stone  mill  in 
Chemung  village,  now  owned  by  the  Sandersons,  in  which  was  placed  the  run- 
ning gear  of  the  old  Sewer  mill.  This  mill  is  now  running  and  doing  a  large 
business  in  the  manufacture  of  buckwheat  flour  for  the  Chicago  market. 

Elections  in  this  township  were  first  held  in  the  village  of  Lawrence,  but 
the  voting  place  was  subsequently  moved  to  Chemung  and  thence  to  Harvard. 
The  first  precinct  was  composed  of  Lawrence  and  Chemung,  the  voting  being 
done  at  Jackman's. 


96  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

This  was  in  the  palmy  days  of  Jackson  Democracy  ;  and  Whigs  were  not 
very  numerous,  but  the  five  of  them,  including  W.  G.  Billings,  at  present  Col- 
lector of  Internal  Revenue  ;  Hay  den  Hutchinson  and  C.  R.  Brown,  just  enough 
for  a  caucus,  kept  up  the  party  organization  till  they  finally  carried  the  county. 

The  first  church  in  this  township  was  erected  by  the  Presbyterians,  at 
Chemung  village,  and  the  first  school  house  was  built  in  Dolp  Hutchinson's 
district,  on  Section  24  ;  the  next,  at  Ayer's  Corners,  and  the  third  at  Lawrence. 
The  old  church  was,  in  1873,  replaced  by  a  new  one,  and  the  old  meeting 
house  moved  down  town  two  blocks,  now  doing  duty  as  a  tin  shop. 

David  Baker,  in  1845,  owned  a  place  of  trade  in  the  village  of  Chemung, 
and  the  old  store  is  still  one  of  its  institutions,  having  changed  hands  several 
times.  Ten  years  after  Baker  commenced  business,  S.  L.  Puffer  opened  the 
brick  store,  where  he  still  continues. 

Chemung  Township  is  well  watered  by  the  Piskasaw  and  its  three  branches 
which,  flowing  in  a  southwest,  south,  and  southeast  direction,  unite  on  Sections 
32  and  33.  The  main  stream,  after  turning  the  wheel  of  the  Sanderson  Mill, 
leaves  the  township  a  little  west  of  the  village.  This  township  is  traversed  by 
two  railroads,  the  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R.  and  the  R.  &  K.  Railroad. 

The  village  of  Lawrence  is  on  Section  27,  and  was  settled  in  1855,  the  depot 
being  built  in  1856.  Bixby  &  Conklin  first  offered  goods  for  sale,  but  their 
monopoly  was  broken  by  the  opening  of  three  more  stores,  as  all  residents 
seemed  to  think  that  Lawrence,  having  a  railroad,  would  take  the  wind  out  of 
the  sails  of  Chemung  and  become  the  leading  village  in  the  township.  G.  F. 
Kasson  and  G.  Blakeslee  next  began  business,  soon  after  which  Mr.  Kasson 
sold  out  to  Mr.  Blakeslee,  who  was  subsequently  burnt  out. 

The  village  was  named  after  Lawrence  Bixby,  its  first  merchant ;  and  Har- 
vard, after  Harvard,  Mass. 

In  1857,  a  steam  flouring  mill  was  set  in  operation,  but  shortly  after  the 
enterprise  was  abandoned. 

VILLAGE  .OF  HARVARD. 

The  land  occupied  by  the  city  of  Harvard  was  claimed  by  Wesley  Diggins 
in  the  spring  of  1838.  After  making  some  little  improvement,  he  sold  a  por- 
tion of  it  to  William  Carmack,  who  disposed  a  part  of  his  purchase  to  Asahel 
Brainard,  and  he  sold  to  Amos  Page  and  others,  by  whom,  about  the  time  the 
railroad  was  built,  the  town  of  Harvard  was  platted  and  named.  Located  in 
the  southeast  corner  of  Chemung,  it  secures,  almost  without  a  rival,  the  trade 
of  Chemung,  Alden,  Dunham  and  Hartland,  beside  no  small  part  of  Boone 
County,  and  being  a  railroad  junction  also,  there  was  a  time  when  it  was 
thought  by  her  citizens  that  Harvard  might  eclipse  the  county  seat. 

Harvard  is  the  junior  town  of  Chemung,  and,  like  many  other  juniors,  it 
has  absorbed  the  substance  of  the  seniors  till  it  almost  rivals  the  county  seat  in 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  97 

size,  containing  five  dry  goods  stores,  four  groceries,  one  boot  and  shoe  store, 
two  mixed  stores  of  clothing,  boots  and  shoes,  two  drug  stores,  two  hardware 
stores,  eight  saloons,  two  livery  stables,  two  bakeries,  three  confectioneries,  two 
clothing  stores,  two  jewelry  stores,  two  furniture  stores,  one  photograph  gallery, 
three  hotels,  one  bank,  five  doctors,  two  lawyers,  two  harness  shops,  one 
flouring-mill,  one  planing-mill,  sash  and  blind  factory,  three  milliner  shops,  one 
dentist,  one  news  depot,  two  barber  shops,  two  malt  houses,  one  cheese  factory, 
four  blacksmith  shops,  three  wagon  shops,  one  paint  shop,  one  car-repair  shop, 
three  meat  markets,  one  agricultural  warehouse,  three  churches  and  a  school 
house. 

The  first  public  house  was  that  now  known  as  Ayer's  Hotel,  first  opened 
by  its  present  proprietor  in  1856.  It  is  much  the  largest  house  of  the  kind  in 
the  county  and  its  reputation  is  second  to  none  in  the  Northwest.  It  is  close 
to  the  railway  track,  and,  as  three  trains  each  day  stop  there  for  dinner,  there 
is  no  lack  of  boarders.  This  house  has  thirty  commercial  rooms  and  its  dining 
room  will  seat  one  hundred  and  fifty  persons  at  once.  The  Walker  House,  a 
little  farther  up  the  street,  is  also  a  first-class  hotel,  having  been  in  business 
but  little  less  time  than  the  former. 

Harvard  has  several  brick  stores,  but  none  large  enough  to  be  dignified 
with  the  name  of  block.  The  first  was  built  in  1863,  and  is  occupied  by  the 
bank  of  J.  C.  Crumb.  Ayer's  Hall  was  built  in  1867  ;  Tahey's  in  1868;  two 
in  1870,  one  in  1875,  and  one  last  year  just  finished. 

The  steam  flouring  mill  was  built  by  Mr.  Wood,  in  1865,  and  as  it  now 
exists  has  cost  about  $15,000.  It  has  all  the  business  that  the  owner  could 
desire. 

Her  two  malt  houses  were  erected  in  1873  by  "Ed."  Ayer,  one  having  a 
capacity  of  30,000,  the  other  60,000  bushels  yearly.  They  are  kept  running 
the  most  of  the  time.  To  use  up  some  of  this  malt,  a  brewery  was  opened  last 
fall,  in  the  northeast  part  of  the  town,  with  a  capital  of  about  $5,000  ;  so 
Harvard  can  drink  her  own  beer. 

Another  establishment  of  some  note  js  the  planing  and  wagon  shop  of  N. 
E.  Blake  &  Co.,  which  was  opened  in  1868,  the  investment  at  this  time  amount- 
ing to  about  $15,000.  The  wagons  made  at  this  shop  are  well  and  widely 
known,  especially  the  one  called  the  Platform  Spring  Wagon. 

Her  first  store  dates  no  further  back  than  1857,  it  having  been  opened  by 
Holden  Julius  in  a  building  that  stood  on  the  lot  now  occupied  by  the  bank, 
which  was  opened  in  1868.  The  first  school  house  was  built  in  1859,  of 
brick,  since  which  time  additions  of  wood  have  been  made  till  the  building 
ranks  nexl  to  its  more  pretentious  rival  at  the  county  seat,  containing  as  it  does 
eight  rooms,  and  having  an  enrollment  of  450. 

The  great  artery  that  nourishes  Harvard  is  the  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R.,  which 
has  in  this  small  town  nine  miles  of  side  track,  a  round-house  with  stalls  for 


98  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

eighteen  iron  horses,  and  the  various  machinery  necessary  for  a  large  repair 
shop.  The  round-house  alone  furnishes  employment  for  forty  hands,  the  black- 
smith shop  eight,  and  eight  to  ten  in  the  wood  repair  line. 

All  trains  or  cars  shipped  from  Minnesota  or  Baraboo  to  Milwaukee  have 
to  be  made  up  here.  In  one  month,  last  year,  9,918  cars  were  left  here  to  be 
made  up  into  trains.  Some  days,  as  many  as  thirty  trains  are  received,  and  it 
is  no  uncommon  sight  to  see  thirty  engines  in  town  at  one  time.  Harvard  is 
the  headquarters  for  all  division  men  to  Baraboo.  About  125  railroad  men 
work  here  constantly,  the  coal  sheds  alone  employing  30  men ;  the  engines 
consuming  1,500  tons  a  month,  and  the  company  pays  out  here  about  $8,000 
a  month  ;  no  small  item  for  the  support  of  so  small  a  town.  The  village  was 
chartered  in  1868.  The  first  church  was  built  by  the  Methodists  in  1859,  then 
followed  the  Presbyterians  in  1867  or  1868,  the  Catholics  in  1865,  and  the 
Congregationalists  in  1870.  Harvard  has  an  Association,  Y.  M.  C.  A., 
of  about  sixty  members,  in  a  flourishing  condition,  but  no  public  library,  how- 
ever. Mr.  "  Ed."  Ayer  has  a  very  fine  private  library  of  one  thousand  volumes. 
The  town  has  a  good  hall  fitted  with  stage,  curtains  and  all  the  paraphernalia 
of  a  theater,  and  the  Harvard  Dramatic  Club  furnish  amateur  theatricals  of  a 
high  order  of  merit. 

CORAL,  TOWNSHIP  43,  RANGE  6. 

This  township  was  originally  named  Pleasant  Grove,  and  the  first  settlers 
were  John  Hamilton,  James  Van  Vliet,  Richard  Simpkins,  Lowell  Vasey  and 
Wm.  M  Jackson,  all  of  whom,  and  some  more,  came  in  1835  and  1836.  Very 
near  the  same  time  a  settlement  was  made  at  Harmony,  and  when  the  county 
was  surveyed  and  divided  into  townships,  these  early  settlers  found  themselves 
in  different  towns. 

The  first  school  was  opened  in  1837  by  Caroline  Cobbs  (afterward  Mrs. 
Philander  Spencer),  but  the  school  house  was  not  put  up  till  1839,  when  Wm. 
M.  Jackson  was  engaged  as  teacher,  a.nd  greenbacks  not  having  been  invented, 
but  rails  being  in  good  demand,  it  was  agreed  that  he  should  teach  four  months, 
and  to  pay  him  for  his  services  his  employers  were  to  split  for  him  one  thousand 
rails  for  each  month's  teaching.  The  school  house  was  of  logs  20x28,  was 
built  on  Section  8,  and  stood  till  S.  K.  Bartholomew  became  a  teacher,  when,  at 
the  close  of  his  term,  it  was  torn  down  by  the  scholars  in  a  frolic. 

As  usual  in  church  building,  the  Methodists  took  the  initiative,  erecting  one 
at  Harmony  costing  about  $2,000.  The  Congregationalists  next  built  one  at 
Union,  and  they  were  followed  by  the  Universalists,  who,  in  partnership  with  the 
Masonic  Lodge  of  Union,  put  up  the  stone  ^building  now  used  by  the  Free 
Methodists  below  and  the  Masons  above.  Upon  the  erection  of  the  stone  school 
house  at  Union,  in  1867,  the  frame  building  was  used  for  a  wagon  shop  till,  a 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  99 

year  or  two  since,  it  passed  into  the  hands  of  the  Adventists,  who  fitted  it  up  as 
a  place  of  worship,  and  hold  meetings  there  occasionally. 

The  Galena  &  Chicago  Union  Railroad  was  built  in  1854,  entering  Coral  on 
Section  13,  near  the  southeast  corner,  running  in  a  diagonal  direction  and  pass- 
ing out  near  the  northwest  corner  of  Section  5. 

The  oldest  village  is  Coral,  but  Union  is  the  larger. 

A  nursery  was  planted  at  Coral  quite  early,  but  finally  moved  to  Marengo. 

The  only  public  library  is  at  Union,  and  consists  of  about  two  hundred  vol- 
umes. It  was  raised  and  is  kept  in  existence,  without  difficulty,  by  subscrip- 
tion. 

Fillmore  &  Anderson  opened  the  first  store  at  Coral.  This  store  was  sub- 
sequently burned  and  not  rebuilt.  At  present,  Coral  Post  Office  has  one  small 
store,  and  Union  two  very  fair  ones  for  so  small  a  place. 

In  1837,  the  first  post  office  was  established  in  charge  of  Mr.  Jackson,  it  be- 
ing the  only  one  on  the  route  between  Chicago  and  Galena,  and  Mrs.  Jackson 
opened  the  first  mail  that  came  to  the  county.  It  first  came  on  horseback  once 
a  week,  till  the  fall  of  that  year,  when  a  two-horse  wagon  became  necessary, 
and,  in  1838,  the  wagon  gave  way  to  a  stylish  coach. 

The  mail  was  not  assorted  as  now,  but  thrown  into  a  bag  holding  about  two 
bushels.  This  was  thrown  from  the  coach  and  carried  into  the  house,  over- 
hauled by  emptying  the  contents  and  assorting,  put  back  into  the  bag  and  re- 
turned to  the  coach  in  just  eight  minutes.  The  next  post  office  was  established 
at  Garden  Prairie,  in  1812. 

Coral  is  watered  by  a  branch  of  the  Kishwaukee  and  one  or  two  smaller 
creeks  have  their  origin  in  the  south  and  west. 

It  has  two  cheese  factories  and  creameries  combined,  one  of  which  was 
erected  in  1874,  on  Section  34,  by  D.  E.  Wood,  and  is  operated  by  him,  manu- 
facturing, yearly,  300,000  pounds  of  cheese  and  60,000  pounds  of  butter.  Con- 
nected with  this  is  a  steam  mill  for  grinding  feed  ;  one  run  of  stone  ;  capacity, 
forty  bushels  an  hour.  The  other  is  owned  by  a  stock  company,  in  Section  29, 
of  which  Sherman  Bartholomew  is  agent,  manufacturing  100,000  pounds  of 
cheese  and  20,000  pounds  of  butter  annually. 

DORR,  TOWNSHIP  44,  RANGE  7. 

The  first  settlement  in  this  township  was  that  mentioned  elsewhere,  under 
the  head  of  the  <l  Virginia  Settlement,"  in  1835,  out  of  which  grew  the  village 
of  Ridgefield,  at  which  place  the  first  Presbyterian  church  was  built. 

The  town  itself,  aside  from  Woodstock,  has  not  much  of  a  history,  contain- 
ing, as  it  does,  but  one  cheese  factory  and  no  other  manufacturing  establishment. 
This  factory  was  built,  in  1870,  by  a  joint  stock  company,  who  operated  it 
three  years,  when,  meeting  with  losses,  it  was  closed,  and  has  not  been  re-opened. 


100  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

It  stands  on  the  farm  of  Henry  Dufield,  about  half  a  mile  east  of  Woodstock, 
and  near  Dufield's  Lake,  which  supplies  the  ice  for  the  brewery  of  Arnold, 
Zimrner  &  Co.  and  the  city  of  Woodstock. 

Unlike  most  of  the  towns,  Dorr  contains  no  prairie,  her  soil  having  been 
originally  covered  with  oak  openings,  and  the  land  being  mostly  clay.  Water 
is  afforded  by  a  branch  of  Hanley  Creek  that  crosses  the  northeast  corner,  on 
Sections  1  and  2,  in  a  general  southeasterly  direction,  and  a  branch  of  the 
Kiswaukee  rises  on  Section  17,  about  two  miles  south  of  Woodstock  (which  is 
on  Sections  5,  6,  7  and  8),  and  enters  Grafton  from  Section  35 ;  and  another 
•branch  of  the  same  creek  takes  its  rise  on  Section  28,  leaving  the  town  on 
Section  32. 

The  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railway  enters  this  township  about  the  middle 
of  the  east  line  of  Section  25,  takes  a  course  almost  due  northwest,  passing 
through  Ridgefield  (on  Section  24)  and  Woodstock ;  then  leaving,  about  the 
middle  of  the  north  line  of  Section  6,  making  about  seven  miles  of  track. 

This  town  has  two  Presbyterian  churches,  one  at  Ridgefield,  built  in  1873, 
and  the  brick  church  at  Woodstock,  built  in  1854 ;  two  Catholic  churches,  one 
on  Section  34,  a  wooden  building,  and  the  one  built  in  Woodstock,  in  1854,  of 
brick ;  one  Methodist,  one  Congregational,  one  Baptist  and  one  Universalist 
church,  the  latter  not  having  been  regularly  used  for  three  years. 

In  1843,  the  county  seat  was  changed  from  McHenry  to  Woodstock,  and 
the  act  permitting  that  change  having  required,  as  conditions,  that  the  place 
receiving  the  most  votes  for  the  county  seat  should  donate  two  acres  of  land  for 
a  public  square,  and  build  upon  that  square  as  good  a  court  house  as  the  one 
then  in  use  at  McHenry,  Woodstock  complied  with  these  conditions,  and  in 
1844  the  records  were  moved  into  the  new  court  house. 

WOODSTOCK. 

The  first  settlers  on  the  land  now  included  in  the  city  were  Alvin  Judd, 
James  M.  Judd,  George  C.  Dean,  Robert  Metcalf,  Henry  M.  Waite,  Joel  H. 
Johnson,  E.  I.  Smith  and  Wm.  Beach. 

The  first  store  was  opened  in  1845,  in  the  house  of  E.  I.  Smith,  now  owned 
by  Levi  Cowdry,  and  occupied  by  Mr.  Wainwright,  It  was  kept  by  Ithram  Tay- 
lor till  the  stores  in  town  drew  away  the  custom.  The  first  to  open  a  store  in 
"  Centreville"  were  A.  W.  Fuller  and  I.  R.  Lyon,  in  the  building  owned  by 
John  Bunker,  burned  in  October,  1871.  This  store  was  ready  for  business  in 
1848,  and  continued  till  their  new  brick  store,  now  owned  by  M.  D.  Hoy,  was 
built,  in  1851. 

The  county  seat  being  without  offices  for  the  county  officers,  with  the  ex- 
ception of  Sheriff,  who  had  his  office  and  residence  in  the  court  house,  the 
Commissioners  let  to  H.  M.  Waite  &  Co.  the  job  of  putting  up  a  suitable 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  101 

building,  to  be  of  eight  feet  brick  walls.  The  walls  being  up,  the  contractors, 
unable  to  persuade  the  Commissioners  to  put  on  the  other  story,  finally  agreed 
to  pay  the  County  $600  for  the  privilege  of  putting  up  the  second  story  them- 
selves, which  being  done,  the  Commissioners  took  it  off  their  hands,  and  the 
result  was  that  the  building  known  as  the  "  Old  Rat  Hole,"  so  called  because, 
the  people  having  nicknamed  the  county  officers  "rats,"  it  was  natural  that 
their  offices  should  be  called  "  rat  holes."  The  brick  for  this  building  and  the 
brick  house  near  the  pickle  factory,  built  about  the  same  time  by  a  brother  of 
Nelson  Norton,  were  made  by  Cattle  Dufields  and  Clinton  Murphy,  now  of 
Abingdon,  on  the  corner  now  occupied  by  Uncle  Joe  Thompson. 

Fuller  &  Lyon  having  opened  the  ball  with  a  substantial  brick  store,  R.  G. 
Schryver  put  up  the  one  now  owned  by  Thos.  Solverson,  and  Enos  W.  Smith 
the  next  one  west.  In  1851,  the  south  side  was  swept  off  clean  by  a  fire  that 
burnt  out  Ira  Trowbridge,  Alonzo  Anderson,  Jacob  Petries  and  the  Wood- 
stock Argus,  in  which  office  the  fire  originated.  Trowbridge  rebuilt  the  next 
year.  Anderson  put  up  "The  Woodstock  House,"  C.  B.  Durfee  the  "Green 
Front  Drug  Store,"  where  he  opened  the  first  bank,  J.  H.  Johnson  the  one 

now  owned  by  the  Salisburys,  and Duffield  the  stores  of  Choate  and 

Thomas. 

Alvin  Judd,  "in  the  brave  days  of  old,"  had  a  small  house  on  the  northeast 
corner  of  the  square,  where  he  kept  a  sort  of  tavern,  the  concern  being  too 
small  for  a  hotel.  This  was  built  in  1844;  but  before  he  got  his  pre-emption 
made  legal,  F.  S.  Smith,  of  McHenry,  bought  Judd's  forty  acres  of  the  Gov- 
ernment, thinking  to  oust  Judd,  but  J.  H.  Johnson  drew  up  a  bill  and  sent  to 
Congress,  which,  being  passed,  legalized  Judd's  pre-emption  and  blocked  that 
game.  Judd  sold,  in  1855,  to  Mr.  Trail,  who  moved  the  house  to  the  spot  so 
long  occupied  by  the  "Exchange,"  put  up  the  main  part,  and  Woodstock  had 
a  respectable  hotel.  About  two  years  after,  he  sold  out  to  Kent. 

The  American  House  was  then  put  up  on  the  west  side  of  the  square,  and 
kept  successfully  by  G.  H.  Griffing,  White  and  McMasters.  The  Waverly 
House  was  built  by  Roswell  Enos,  in  1856.  He  had  two  lots,  worth,  at  that 
time,  about  $7  each ;  and  he  put  up  a  cheap  house,  which  finally  fell  into  the 
hands  of  Leander  Church  for  the  small  sum  of  $15.  Church  enlarged  it  in 
1857,  and  called  it  the  "Waverly." 

In  1847,  the  first  school  house  was  built  on  the  present  school  lot,  and  the 
school  being  opened,  it  soon  became  necessary  to  double  its  capacity.  That 
old  building  was  sold  in  1866,  one-half  of  it  now  being  used  as  a  blacksmith, 
wagon  and  paint  shop,  in  the  rear  of  John  Donnelly's  store  and  in  1867,  the 
present  fine  school  building  was  erected  at  a  cost  of  $40,000,  the  number  of 
pupils  being  but  a  little  short  of  four  hundred. 

The  old  court  house  becoming  inadequate  to  the  county  business,  in  1857 
it  was  superseded  by  the  new  building,  costing  about  the  same  as  the  school 


102  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

house.     It  speaks  for  itself,  nor  need  any  citizen  of  the  county  to  feel  ashamed 
of  it. 

Large  quantities  of  wheat  being  raised  in  that  early  day,  a  storehouse 
became  a  necessity,  out  of  which  grew  the  brick  structure  now  owned  by 
Ec'kert  &  Hickox.  It  was  put  up  in  1854,  by  M.  W.  Hunt,  Fuller  &  Lyon, 
and  in  June,  1855,  when  the  first  train  came  through  on  the  broad  gauge,  the 
warehouse  contained  wheat  enough  to  load  several  such  trains  as  were  run  at 
that  time.  The  wheat  having  been  moved,  the  gauge  of  the  road  was  imme- 
diately changed. 

The  old  Barrow's  planing  mill,  too,  has  its  history.  In  1845,  H.  M. 
Waite  and  his  partner,  thinking  that  a  flax-mill  would  be  a  paying  investment, 
bought  of  Alonzo  Diggins,  at  Brookdale,  his  hotel  barn,  moved  it  to  Wood- 
stock, set  it  down  where  it  stood  for  so  many  years,  and  finding,  after  a  year's 
trial,  that  flax  did  not  pay  large  dividends,  turned  it  into  a  planing-mill.  The 
old  mill  has  changed  hands  many  times,  having  again  taken  a  change  of  base  to 
the  east  of  the  foundry. 

A  tannery,  too,  must  be  built,  and,  in  1853,  Swartwout  &  Enoch  erected 
one  just  east  of  where  Neil  Donnelly's  house  now  stands.  In  digging  the 
well,  which  was  four  feet  square,  the  workmen  came  to  the  top  of  a  tamarack 
tree,  and,  following  down  as  they  dug,  finally  took  it  out  by  the  roots,  the  trunk 
being  sixteen  feet  long.  The  tannery  never  amounted  to  much  ;  it  went  into 
the  hands  of  one  Maryatt,  of  Wisconsin,  and  was  finally  burned  down  in  1862 
or  1863. 

Another  of  the  early  institutions  of  Woodstock  was  the  steam  saw-mill  of 
Enos  W.  Smith,  put  up  in  1852,  run  about  four  years  and  closed,  but  not  until 
it  had  used  up  a  large  number  of  oak  logs. 

The  Quinlan  grist-mill  was  erected  by  Cornelius  and  Jerry  Quinlan  in 
1845-6,  but  never  was  a  paying  investment,  and,  upon  the  opening  of  Phoenix 
mill,  three  years  since,  the  old  brick  mill  was  closed. 

The  store  now  occupied  by  E.  E.  Thomas  &  Son  was  first  opened  by  A. 
W.  Tappan  &  Co.  in  1855.  Convers,  the  brother-in-law  of  Tappan,  being 
one  of  the  foremost  men  in  organizing  the  Republican  party  the  ensuing  year. 

The  most  important  trial  that  took  place  in  the  old  court  house  was  that  of 
Davis  and  Taylor  Driscoll  for  the  murder  of  Campbell,  in  Lee  County,  in 
1843. 

At  that  time,  the  entire  northern  part  of  the  State  was  infested  with  an 
organized  gang  of  horse  thieves  and  counterfeiters,  who  gave  the  settlers  so 
much  trouble  that  they  were  compelled  to  organize  themselves  into  a  band  of 
"  Regulators,"  and  the  organization  elected  Campbell,  of  Lee  County,  for  their 
Captain.  He  made  it  so  warm  for  these  gentry  that  his  death  was  resolved 
upon,  and  the  two  young  Driscolls  were  selected,  by  lot,  to  put  him  out  of  the 
way,  which  they  did  by  calling  him  to  his  door  in  the  afternoon,  in  broad  day- 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  103 

light,  and  shooting  him  down  in  his  own  yard,  after  which  they  rode  leisurely 
away,  but  not  without  being  seen  by  young  Campbell,  then  about  sixteen  years 
of  age.  This  young  man,  in  giving  his  testimony  at  the  trial,  identified  young 
Driscoll,  then  but  little  older  than  himself  and  with  whom  he  was  well  ac- 
quainted, saying  that  he  would  have  shot  him  at  the  time  had  not  his  <mn 
missed  fire.  Driscoll,  who  sat  near,  said  to  the  witness:  "  You  would  not  have 
shot  me,  would  you  ?"  and  Campbell  replied:  "Yes,  I  would;  and  will  now, 
if  I  ever  catch  you  outside  of  the  court-room."  The  witness  was  rebuked  by 
the  court  and  the  trial  proceeded,  but  resulted  in  one  of  those  mysterious  ver- 
dicts that  sometimes  startle  a  community  by  their  evident  injustice,  and  the 
Driscolls  were  set  at  liberty.  One  of  them  afterward  met  his  death  at  the  hand 
of  some  avenger,  but  the  people  of  Winnebago  and  Boone  Counties  captured 
several  of  the  gang,  including  the  old  man  Driscoll,  organized  a  court  on  the 
open  prairie,  with  "Judge  Lynch"  on  the  bench,  and  this  time  they  did  not 
get  off  so  easily,  two  being  hung  and  two  shot  within  fifteen  minutes.  These 
summary  proceedings  caused  the  emigration  of  about  thirty  families  from  the 
county,  nor  did  they  return,  with,  perhaps,  two  exceptions. 

Henry  Eckert  and  P.  C.  Teeple,  thinking  that  Woodstock  ought  to  support 
a  foundry,  in  1866  erected  the  building  since  purchased  and  enlarged  by  L.  H. 
S.  Barrows.  Mr.  Barrows  has  enlarged  on  every  side,  and  has  now  the  largest 
and  most  complete  establishment  of  the  kind  in  the  county. 

Before  the  removal  of  the  county  seat  to  Woodstock,  John  Burtschy  built  a 
small  brewery  on  the  Quinlan  farm,  nearly  opposite  the  farm  house  of  "Len" 
Burtschy,  in  Greenwood.  This  was  soon  after  moved  to  the  eastern  part  of 
Woodstock,  and,  after  a  year  or  two,  again  moved  to  the  lot  now  occupied  by 
the  residence  of  Francis  Forrest,  Esq.,  near  the  barn  of  the  old  Woodstock 
House.  This  building  was  destroyed  by  fire  in  1854,  and  it  was  only  by  the  most 
strenuous  exertions  that  the  barn  itself  was  saved.  Mr.  Burtschy  then  purchased 
of  Rich  &  McCahill  the  house  now  occupied  by  Mr.  Zimmer,  and,  building 
an  addition  for  the  purpose,  again  commenced  the  manufacture  of  beer.  John 
Burtschy  dying,  the  property  fell  into  the  hands  of  "Len"  Burtschy  in  1857, 
who,  in  1859,  sold  out  to  one  Martin,  the  latter,  after  about  a  year,  disposing 
of  one-half  the  concern  to  George  Greble.  The  property  then  was  trans- 
ferred from  and  among  Fink,  Arnold  and  Gibhart,  till  finally,  in  1867,  Jacob 
Zimmer  bought  of  Gibhart  one-half,  and,  Arnold  buying  the  other  half,  the 
firm  became,  in  1867,  Arnold  &  Zimmer.  Henry  Harmon  then  bought  one- 
third,  since  which  time  (1868)  it  has  been  owned  by  the  three  last  mentioned. 
The  capital  invested  is  estimated  at  $75,000.  They  make  their  own  malt,  of 
which  it  requires  three  and  one-half  bushels  for  a  barrel,  and  produce  annually 
about  4,500  barrels  of  beer,  upon  which  the  Government  tax  is  $1  each. 

This  firm  now  own  the  ice-houses  at  Dufield's  Lake,  which  supply  their 
two  houses  at  the  brewery,  as  well ;  they  having  put  up  this  winter  1,800 


104  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

tons  of  ice.     The  first  ice  house  at  the  Lake  was  built  in  1855  by  Haas  & 
Griffing. 

Of  the  industries  of  Woodstock  one  more  remains  to  be  noticed — the  pickle 
factory.  A  stock  company  was  organized  in  the  fall  of  1873,  with  $50,000 
capital. 

The  building  being  ready,  a  Mr.  Hopkins  came  from  the  East  with  the  best 
of  recommendations,  and  carried  on  business  swimmingly  till — pay  day,  when 
the  bottom  fell  out. 

The  Directors  then  leased  the  factory  for  five  years  to  Heinz,  Noble  &  Co., 
of  Pittsburgh,  the  integrity  and  business  capacity  of  this  firm  being  above 
suspicion.  More  money  was  raised,  a  new  engine  put  in,  vinegar  machines  set 
up,  two  additions  built  and  the  number  of  tubs  doubled.  Cucumbers,  cauli- 
flowers and  cabbage  were  produced  and  turned  over  to  the  Nobles  till  the  pay- 
ments became  due,  when  this  firm,  too,  collapsed. 

Last  year  the  factory  was  operated  in  two  ways ;  some  of  the  growers  hav- 
ing their  cucumbers  put  up  for  themselves,  and  others  selling  to  John  Wheat, 
Esq.,  at  forty  cents  a  bushel.  This  venture  proving  successful,  it  is  purposed  to 
plant  500  acres  in  1877. 

In  August,  1872,  the  east  side  of  the  square,  from  the  "  Rat  Hole"  to  the 
next  street  north,  was  burnt  out,  entailing  heavy  loss  upon  many,  including  T. 
Whitson  &  Sons,  in  whose  hardware  store  the  fire  originated,  there  being  no 
doubt  as  to  its  being  the  work  of  an  incendiary.  The  fire  removed  the  old 
wooden  row  to  make  way  for  the  present  fine  brick  block,  it  having  all  being 
rebuilt  except  the  store  of  Richmond  &  Bird,  at  the  north  end,  and  nearly 
all  the  same  year. 

Among  the  notable  men  of  Woodstock  may  be  mentioned  William  Sloan, 
who  came  in  1844,  who  bought  on  the  west  side  of  town,  planted  a  nursery, 
and,  taking  an  active  part  in  the  organization  and  construction  of  the  Chicago, 
St.  Paul  &  Fond  du  Lac  Railroad,  became  its  President.  He  was  accidentally 
killed  in  Chicago,  while  witnessing  the  operation  of  putting  up  the  first  line  of 
telegraph  in  that  city. 

James  H.  Slavin,  another  of  our  lawyers,  while  living,  was  acknowledged  to 
have  no  superior  in  the  county  in  the  line  of  his  profession,  but  seems  to  have 
been  generally  misunderstood.  He  always  discouraged  litigation  and  would  not 
touch  a  suit  that  he  was  satisfied  had  its  origin  in  spite.  His  death  occurred 
from  a  chronic  malady  in  1875. 

Lawrence  S.  Church  was  another  who  figured  largely  as  a  lawyer,  finally 
becoming  Colonel,  and  a  member  of  the  Constitutional  Convention,  of  which  he 
proved  one  of  ablest  thinkers.  He  died  in  July.  1870.  Of  all  the  lawyers 
that  have  done  business  in  Woodstock,  probably  Wm.  Kerr  had  the  most  friends, 
the  fewest  enemies  and  the  most  influence  with  a  jury,  although  he  was  not  an 
orator.  He  was  buried  with  Masonic  honors  in  1866. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  105 

Of  living  business  or  professional  men  it  is  not  our  purpose  to  speak ;  they 
have  not  yet  passed  into  history ;  but  there  are  now  four  dry  goods  stores,  eight 
groceries,  two  hotels,  two  banks,  two  hardware  stores,  three  drug  stores,  two 
jewelry  stores,  two  boot  and  shoe  stores,  two  millinery  stores,  six  blacksmith 
shops,  one  wagon  shop,  two  lumber  yards,  two  flouring  mills,  two  newspapers, 
seven  lawyers,  six  doctors,  six  ministers,  one  furniture  store,  one  tobacconist, 
three  livery  stables,  a  general  machine  shop  and  foundry,  three  meat  markets, 
three  harness  shops,  two  dentists,  one  academy,  two  photograph  galleries,  three 
machine  men,  and  one  feed,  salt  and  lime  store.  Population  about  2,400. 

Woodstock  is  an  incorporated  city.  It  is  supposed  that  the  city  owes  but 
little,  if  any,  debt.  The  corporation  covers  but  one  square  mile;  there  is  one 
fire  engine,  two  wells  and  two  reservoirs  in  the  square,  and  Woodstock  bids  fan- 
to  extend  her  limits  and  double  her  population. 

Two  years  ago  this  winter,  the  young  people  of  Woodstock  organized  a 
Dramatic  Association,  with  J.  H.  Earlie  as  stage  manager.  It  has  brought 
out,  with  great  success,  no  less  than  twelve  different  plays.  All  the  scenery 
and  furniture  is  owned  by  the  association. 

The  park  is  ornamented  with  a  beautiful  spring  house,  built  three  years 
ago,  at  a  cost  of  $600,  where,  during  the  summer  months,  may  be  found  an 
abundance  of  the  best  water. 


0. 


The  first  settlers  in  this  township  were  J.  N.  Jerome  and  0.  C.  Diggins, 
who  came  in  1836.  In  1837,  Messrs.  A.  Joslyn,  R.  Latham,  Joseph  Diggins, 
Robert  Walton,  S.  J.  Dunham  and  Joseph  and  Thomas  Metcalf. 

In  1840,  a  log  school  house  was  built  by  School  District  No.  1,  on  Section 
1,  and  a  school  immediately  opened. 

The  first  and  only  church  in  the  township  was  erected  at  what  is  known  as 
County  Line,  by  the  Methodists ;  and  the  first  preacher  was  Rev.  P.  M.  Huffman, 
who  still  lives  near  the  church.  The  building  cost  about  $2,000. 

Dunham  contains  no  store,  mill,  blacksmith  shop  or  post  office,  but  in  an 
early  day,  Cyrus  Allen  had  a  plow  factory  in  the  southeast  part  of  the  town, 
when  manufacturers'  agents  were  not  so  plenty  as  now;  but  he  ceased  the 
manufacture  some  years  ago,  and  nothing  of  the  kind  is  now  carried  on,  except 
by  J.  A.  Wood,  who  makes,  upon  his  own  farm,  a  washing  machine  of  his  own 
patent.  His  factory  is  about  two  miles  south  of  Chemung. 

There  are  about  two  miles  of  railroad  in  the  township,  the  Chicago  &  North- 
western crossing  the  northeast,  and  the  Rockford  &  Kenosha  the  northwest 

O  ' 

corner,  each  at  about  the  same  angle. 

Rush  Creek,  a  branch  of  the  Kishwaukee,  crosses  the  township  from 
north-east  to  southwest,  passing  out  on  Section  34,  and  the  Piskasaw 


106  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

crosses  the  northwest  corner  in  about  the  same  general  direction,  so  it  is  well 
watered. 

In  1874,  a  cheese  factory  was  built  on  Section  3£,  in  School  District  No.  3, 
and  is  still  in  operation.  Latham  Corners  once  had  a  store,  but  its  existence  was 
a  brief  one :  and  at  this  time,  Dunham  has  no  public  place  of  any  kind,  elec- 
tions being  held  in  school  houses,  for  want  of  a  better  place. 

This  township  is  better  adapted  to  stock  than  grain  ;  many  sheep  being 
kept,  the  owners  of  which  have  lost  more  by  the  ravages  of  dogs  than  any 
other  township  in  the  county. 

GRAFTON,  TOWNSHIP  43,  RANGE  7. 

This  is  one  of  the  oldest  settled  townships  in  the  county,  but  as  we  have  not 
succeeded  in  g3tting  any  facts  of  its  early  history  of  the  old  settlers,  although 
having  an  abundance  of  promises,  it  is  impossible  to  go  very  extensively  into 
details  concerning  its  early  history. 

.  It  contains  a  large  proportion  of  low,  wet  land  about  the  central  parts,  hence 
is  better  adapted  to  stock  than  to  grain,  and,  like  the  neighboring  towns  of  Coral 
and  Algonquin,  the  leading  industry  among  the  farmers  is  the  dairy  business, 
the  village  of  Huntley  possessing  the  largest  factory  in  the  county,  as  well  as 
in  the  United  States,  which  factory  was  erected  in  the  winter  of  1875,  of  wood, 
and  stands  close  to  the  railroad,  by  D.  E.  Wood  &  Co.,  manufacturing  yearly 
600,000  Ibs.  of  cheese  and  100,000  Ibs.  of  butter ;  cheese  at  an  average  price 
of  10  cts.  a  Ib.  and  butter  at  an  average  price  of  35  cts.  They  have  also  a 
factory  of  stone  and  wood  on  Section  10,  built  in  1874,  manufacturing  yearly 
150,000  Ibs.  of  cheese  and  30,000  Ibs.  of  butter.  The  products  of  these  fac- 
tories are  shipped  to  all  the  markets  of  the  world.  The  first  cheese  factory 
was  built  in  Huntley,  in  1866,  by  R.  W.  &  W.  H.  Stewart,  the  building  still 
standing,  although  unoccupied. 

About  one-fourth  of  Section  1  is  covered  by  the  west  half  of  Crystal  Lake, 
while  Sections  2,  3,  4,  8  and  6  are  traversed  by  the  Kishwaukee,  the  south 
branch  of  which  rises  on  Section  11,  crosses  the  northwest  corner  of  Section 
14,  and  runs  through  Sections  15,  16,  17  and  7.  Another  and  smaller  branch 
crosses  Sections  32,  30  and  19. 

The  township  has  one  railroad,  the  Galena  Division  of  the  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R., 
which  enters  between  Sections  33  and  34,  running  northwest  through  Sections 
20  and  19,  making  about  nine  miles  of  track. 

The  village  of  Huntley  was  but  a  short  time  in  reaching  its  present 
dimensions,  but  like  other  towns  in  the  county  has  grown  but  little  in  the  past 
eight  years.  The  population  is  largely  "foreign." 

In  the  spring  of  1875,  the  neatest  school  building  in  the  county  was  erected, 
at  Huntley,  and  strangers  are  shown  to  the  school  house  as  the  institution  of 
which  they  are  proud,  and  well  they  may  be. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  107 

The  village  contains  one  hotel  and  several  small  stores,  besides  the  usual  sup- 
ply of  mechanics,  but  no  manufactories  are  carried  on  there  except  the  two 
cheese  factories  and  a  mill  that  works  up  flax  straw  into  tow.  This  township 
has  greatly  improved  within  the  past  five  years. 

GREENWOOD,  TOWNSHIP  45,  RANGE  7,  EAST  OF  THIRD  PRIN- 
CIPAL MERIDIAN. 

The  earliest  settlers  in  this  township  were  Lewis  Boone,  Henry  Westerman, 
Oliver  and  Alden  Stone,  Elijah  Slafton,  who  brought  a  family  of  two  or  three 
children,  and  James  Watson,  these  all  making  their  claims  in  1837.  Boone 
made  his  claim,  like  some  in  Hartland,  rather  large,  including  both  timber  and 
prairie ;  but,  in  the  dispute  which  followed,  Boone  took  the  law  into  his  own 
hands,  demolishing  a  cabin,  which  one  McCollum  had  erected  on  a  part  of  his 
(Boone's)  claim,  and,  not  .content  with  that,  chopped  the  logs  in  two ;  then, 
meeting  McCollum,  accused  him  of  trying  to  jump  his  claim.  The  quarrel 
ended  in  a  fight,  in  which  Boone  came  out  with  flying  colors.  The  settlers 
took  sides,  and  the  vanquished  Mack,  with  his  clan,  waylaid  the  Boones,  and 
got  even,  so  far  as  a  field  fight  and  a  victory  could  make  it  so.  But  the  matter 
was  not  allowed  to  rest  there,  and,  at  the  first  opportunity,  these  parties  carried 
the  case  into  court,  Boone  vs.  McCollum  stanidng  first  on  the  docket  of  the 
first  County  Court. 

Section  35  claims  the  honor  of  furnishing  a  site  for  the  first  school  house,  it 
having  been  built  in  1843,  near  the  residence  of  William  D.  Given.  The  first 
school,  of  fifteen  pupils,  was  taught  by  Miss  Melinda  Pease,  of  Crystal  Lake. 

The  Methodists  took  the  lead  in  church  building,  erecting  one,  in  1848, 
upon  the  site  of  the  first  school  house.  It  may  be  as  well  to  state  here  that 
preaching  in  that  meeting  house  was  discontinued^  some  years  ago,  and,  in  1875, 
it  was  taken  down,  brought  to  Woodstock  and  converted  into  sheds  to  shelter 
the  horses  of  those  who  worship  in  the  M.  E.  Church,  of  that  place. 

The  first  preacher  in  that  church  was  N.  Jewett,  but  in  the  township  he 
had  been  preceded  by  a  Baptist  minister,  Rev.  Joel  Wheeler,  whose  places  of 
worship  were  school  houses  or  private  dwellings.  At  present,  two  denomina- 
tions of  Christians  hold  meetings  in  the  township ;  the  Presbyterians,  with  a 
membership  of  about  23  and  a  church  building  estimated  to  have  cost  $2,000, 
and  the  Baptists,  with  a  house  of  worship,  also  in  the  village  of  Greenwood, 
built  in  1873,  costing  about  $3,000,  and  a  membership  of  about  50. 

In  1841,  W.  Lake  built  a  saw-mill  on  Section  11,  for  which  the  Nippersink 
furnished  the  motive  power.  This  mill  has  done  its  duty,  but  remains  as  a  relic 
of  ancient  times,  making  the  village  of  Greenwood  more  picturesque,  if  not 
more  beautiful.  Next,  Toles  &  Brown  about  one  mile  below  built  another  saw- 
mill, and  in  1845,  the  same  firm  erected  the  first  grist-mill,  costing  about  $5,000. 


108  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

This  was  burned  in  1862,  and  Job  Toles,  just  below  the  old  lake  saw-mill,  in 
1847,  put  up  a  second  grist-mill,  which  is  still  doing  a  good  business,  estimated 
at  $4,000  to  $6,000  yearly. 

Abbott  &  Thompson,  in  1848,  erected  the  first  cheese-factory  in  the  town- 
ship, and  dispose  of  the  milk  furnished  by  one  hundred  and  fifty  to  two  hundred 
cows,  and  put  upon  the  market  annually  from  ninety  to  one  hundred  thousand 
pounds  of  cheese.  It  is  now  manufacturing  butter  and  cheese,  under  the  name 
of  0.  C.  Thompson  &  Co.  In  1870,  Job  Toles  erected  the  second  cheese  fac- 
tory near  his  grist-mill,  and  after  running  it  one  or  two  seasons,  leased  to  the 
firm  above  mentioned,  who  now  monopolize  the  butter  and  cheese  business  in 
this  town. 

The  village  of  Greenwood  was  first  laid  out  in  1842,  and  lots  added  to  in 
1845.  It  contended  for  the  honor  of  having  the  county  seat  when  it  was  re- 
moved from  McHenry  in  1843 ;  but,  owing  to  the  want  of  proper  stimulus,  to 
wit,  railroad  or  manufactures,  has  made  little  growth  in  the  past  fifteen  years. 

In  1854-55,  Weller  &  Hamilton  planted  several  acres  to  apple  trees,  and 
Greenwood  had  a  nursery  which  continued  for  several  years,  Hamilton  finally 
selling  out  and  moving  to  Ridgefield,  and  Weller  closing  out  the  business.  At 
present  Garrison  Brothers  carry  on  the  business  of  fruit  and  ornamental  trees, 
garden  seeds  and  flowers.  They  are  doing  a  large  and  increasing  business. 
The  first  orchard  was  set  by  Andrew  Murphy,  on  Queen  Ann  Prairie,  in  1842, 
the  trees  being  brought  from  Lockport,  Will  County.  That  orchard  is  now  dead, 
but  the  one  raised  by  him  from  the  seed  still  flourishes,  and  furnishes  Mr. 
Murphy  with  an  abundance  of  good  apples. 

The  first  store  was  opened  at  Boone's  Mill  by  a  Mr.  Lockwood,  about  1847, 
who  soon  moved  away,  being  succeeded  by  the  store  built  by  C.  M.  Goodsell,  at 
Greenwood  village,  which,  although  frequently  changing  hands,  still  exists  in 
the  hands  of  J.  J.  Philbrick.  Goodsell  was  very  successful  after  the  retirement 
of  his  partner,  Simmons,  who  is  now  an  attorney  at  law  in  Geneva. 

Whether  fortunately  or  otherwise,  Greenwood  can  boast  of  but  one  mile  of 
railroad,  the  Chicago  &  North- Western,  running  across  the  southwest  corner  of 
the  township ;  but  in  the  matter  of  mounds,  mention  must  be  made  of  several 
on  Section  10,  near  the  Nippersink.  Some  of  them  have  been  opened,  and 
were  found  to  contain  human  remains  and  instruments  of  domestic  use,  supposed 
to  be  the  work  of  the  Mound  Builders. 

HEBRON,  TOWNSHIP  46,  RANGE  8. 

This  township  was  first  settled  in  1836-7,  by  J.  H.  Giddings,  Geo.  W.  Gid- 
dings,  Eli  W.  Brigham,  C.  and  John  Adams  and  Mrs.  Tryon,  who  was,  for  some 
time,  the  only  woman  in  the  township,  and,  as  a  matter  of  course,  her  house 
became  a  general  resort  for  the  bachelors  thereabout  who  could  sing,  so  Sunday 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  109 

was  generally  spent  at  the  Tryon  house  in  one  general  musical  entertainment, 
at  one  of  which  the  subject  of  naming  the  township  was  introduced,  when,  at 
the  suggestion  of  that  lady,  that  as  A Hebron"  was  a  good  tune,  it  being  a 
favorite  of  hers,  it  could  not  fail  to  be  a  good  name  for  the  town ;  the  hint  was 
taken,  and  soon  the  christening  took  place,  which  was  upon  the  occasion,  when 
Charles  H.  had  bought  a  hog,  made  it  passably  fat,  and  the  lard  being  tried 
out,  Mrs.  Tryon,  in  the  endeavor  to  treat  her  friends  to  one  of  the  old  home 
comforts,  undertook  the  task  of  frying  cakes  for  the  crowd.  It  is  said,  that 
she  must  have  made  more  than  a  bushel,  as  the  company  took  them  as  they 
came  from  the  spider.  That  was  the  first  and  only  fried  cake  christening  in 
the  county. 

J.  H.  Giddings  built  the  first  frame,  and  Eli  W.  Brigham  the  first  log 
house  in  the  township;  the  former  being  still  inhabited  by  its  builder. 

The  farmers  of  Hebron  believe  in  cows,  as  their  six  cheese  factories  attest, 
the  heaviest  operators  in  that  line  being  W.  H.  &  R.  W.  Stewart,  whose  fac- 
tory is  located  on  Section  27,  about  two  miles  south  of  Hebron  Station ;  the 
others  being  on  Sections  9,  10,  17,  23  and  30. 

One  branch  of  the  Nippersink  rises  in  a  point  on  Section  28,  entering  the 
main  stream  in  Greenwood,  while  the  main  part  traverses  the  west  portion  of 
the  township  in  a  southeast  direction,  crossing  Sections  18,  19,  30  and  32,  and 
a  third  small  stream  rises  on  the  farm  of  E.  W.  Brigham,  Section  6,  crosses  8, 
5  and  4,  entering  Wisconsin  from  Section  3.  This  stream  has  its  source  about 
one-fourth  of  a  mile  from  the  main  stream  of  the  Nippersink,  which  flows 
southward  and  then  westward.  Goose  Lake  lies  within  its  limits,  being  partly 
on  Sections  10  and  11. 

The  Rockford  &  Kenosha  Railroad  traverses  the  township  in  a  direction 
nearly  east  and  west,  crossing  Sections  12,  11,  10  and  9,  running  the  remain- 
der of  the  distance  on  the  line  between  Sections  8  and  17,  7  and  18,  making 
about  six  and  one-half  miles  of  track. 

The  timber  of  this  township  is  in  the  northwest,  west  and  southeast,  the 
rest  being  prairie.  The  town  is  well  adapted  to  any  kind  of  produce  that  can 
be  cultivated  in  the  county. 

^here  is  but  one  church,  that  being  located  at  the  Station,  and  being  owned 
by  the  Presbyterians. 

HARTLAND,  TOWNSHIP  45,  NORTH  RANGE  6. 

It  was  settled  in  1836  by  George  Stratton,  P.  W.  Tower  and  a  man  named 
Smith,  who,  among  the  first  and  later  settlers,  was  known  by  the  soubriquet  of 
"Whisky"  Smith. 

Hartland  was  settled  almost  exclusively  by  Irish  Catholics.  The  first  church 
was  built  in  1840,  on  the  site  now  occupied  by  a  large  brick  building,  one  of 


110  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

the  largest  in  the  county.  The  first  Catholic  priest  was  Father  St.  Paule.  who 
came  in  1840,  now  Bishop  of  Vincennes,  Indiana.  The  officiating  priest  is 
Father  Egan. 

In  1841-2,  these  Catholic  Irish  evinced  their  interest  in  education  by  build- 
ing a  log  school  house  on  the  spot  now  occupied  by  the  residence  of  S.  McGhee, 
Section  36,  and  opened  a  school. 

The  township  being  well-timbered,  a  saw-mill  seemed  necessary,  and  the 
want  was  supplied  by  Wesley  Diggins,  on  Section  20,  the  power  being  furnished 
by  the  Kishwaukee  Creek,  which  crosses  this  township  in  a  direction  nearly 
north  and  south,  entering  on  Section  3  and  passing  out  on  Section  32.  The 
mill  was  at  the  forks  of  the  road,  and,  a  store  being  opened  there  in  1845,  the 
place  received  the  name  of  Brookdale,  but  the  mill  has  rotted  down,  the  store 
was  discontinued  in  1848  :  in  fact,  the  name  alone  remains  of  what  once  gave 
promise  of  a  city.  Somewhere  here,  between  1842  and  1844,  one  Cosgrove 
opened  a  store  at  "  Oliver's  Corners,"  but  it  was  closed  after  about  a  year  and 
a  half.  At  present,  the  town  contains  no  store  or  saloon,  its  nearest  trading 
points  being  Woodstock  and  Harvard. 

The  township  is  traversed  in  a  northwesterly  and  southeasterly  direction  by 
the  Chicago  &  North- Western  Railway.  No  depot  was  built  in  Hartland  till  this 
season,  near  Deep  Cut,  the  depot  being  named  Kishwaukee,  and  it  is  probable 
that  the  merchant  and  mechanic  will  not  long  overlook  so  fine  an  opportunity 
of  building  a  village  in  Hartland. 

As  in  some  other  townships  of  the  county,  a  few  of  the  first  settlers  made 
their  claims  before  the  land  was  surveyed.  These  claims  gave  rise  to  many  dis- 
putes, to  settle  which,  meetings  were  held,  attended  by  men  with  arms  in  their 
hands,  ready,  if  necessary,  to  maintain  rights  by  force.  All  disagreements 
were  finally  adjusted  without  spilling  blood  or  creating  feud. 

Hartland  is  about  equally  adapted  to  grain  or  stock. 

It  contains  neither  post  office  nor  tavern. 

MARENGO,  TOWNSHIP  44,  RANGE  5. 

Calvin  Spencer  first  came  into  this  township  in  1835,  but  was  not  long 
alone ;  A.  B.  Coon,  C.  Spouable,  R.  Simpkins,  John  Belden,  Mr.  Dunham 
and  Dr.  W.  B.  Mason  following  soon  after,  the  last  named  being  probably  the 
first  physician  in  the  county.  The  first  store  was  put  up  in  1838  by  Charles 
Hibbard,  the  next  in  1842  by  Frank  Safford  and  G.  T.  Kasson,  the  latter  sell- 
ing out  to  his  partner  at  the  end  of  the  year. 

Mr.  Southwood,  a  Baptist  minister,  came  in  1836  and  preached  the  first  ser- 
mon in  the  vicinity,  and  the  first  death  was  that  of  the  mother  of  Calvin 
Spencer,  who  died  about  two  weeks  after  their  settlement.  Dr.  Mason  lived 
till  1847. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  Ill 

This  is  one  of  the  wealthiest  township  in  the  county,  containing,  as  it  does, 
one  of  the  largest  villages,  which  is  situated  on  Sections  35  and  36,  and  for 
taste  in  private  residences  it  is  ahead  of  anything  else  in  the  county.  Its 
leading  lawyer,  A.  B.  Coon,  one  of  its  earliest  settlers,  is  also  one  of  the  most 
prominent  men  in  the  county  and  is  counted  the  best  technical  lawyer  at  the 
bar  of  our  Circuit  Court. 

This  town,  too,  depends  upon  the  Kishwaukee  for  its  water  and  its  tax  for 
bridge  money,  the  river  running  eastwardly  across  Sections  25,  26,  27,  28,  29 
and  30,  on  the  east  of  which  it  is  joined  by  Rush  Creek  from  the  northeast 
after  flowing  through  Sections  4,  9, 17,  20  and  19  ;  so  the  town  may  be  said  to 
be  well  watered. 

As  to  transportation,  the  Galena  Division  of  the  C.  &  N.  W.  furnishes  all 
that  is  necessary,  entering  the  town  on  the  east  side  and  a  little  south  of  the 
middle  of  the  line  of  Section  36,  and  running  northwesterly  till  a  little  below 
the  line  between  Sections  26  and  35,  whence  it  crosses  the  township  in  a  direct 
west  course,  making  about  6i  miles  of  road. 

The  farmers  of  Marengo  do  not  appear  to  have  been  afflicted  with  the  "  milk 
fever"  to  an  alarming  extent,  and  the  town  contains  no  factory  for  butter  or 
cheese,  but  contains  something  that  no  other  township  does,  and  that  is  a  stone 
quarry  on  Section  31,  which  has  furnished  the  stone  for  the  school  houses  at 
Marengo  and  Union,  besides  one  or  two  smaller  buildings  of  the  same  class. 
The  nursery  business  appears  to  lead  all  others  right  about  the  village,  there 
being  two  large  nurseries  beside  several  smaller  ones. 

The  village  of  Marengo  nearly  divides  the  'honors  of  first  settlement  with 
Crystal  Lake  and  Algonquin.  It  is  situated  in  the  southeast  corner  of  the 
township,  hence  is  about  equally  accessible  as  a  market  for  Riley,  Coral,  Seneca 
and  Marengo.  It  contains  a  wind-mill  factory,  an  excellent  steam  flouring 
mill,  a  commodious  stone  school  building,  containing  seven  school  rooms  and  an 
enrollment  of  about  350  pupils  ;  not  only  these,  but  her  people  take  much  more 
than  ordinary  interest  in  the  progress  of  their  school.  They  have  one  news- 
paper, the  Republican,  six  churches,  three  hotels,  one  planing  mill,  two  livery 
stables,  three  dry  goods  stores,  ten  groceries,  two  banks  (one  of  them  National), 
two  boot  and  shoe  stores,  two  drug  stores  and  six  doctors  to  prescribe  the  drugs; 
two  jewelry  stores,  two  lumber  yards,  two  lawyers,  which  certainly  speaks  well 
for  the  town,  and  four  ministers.  '  Marengo  once  had  a  carriage  factory  'that 
was  carried  on  quite  extensively  by  one  Skinner,  and  some  carriages  are  still 
made  there. 

McHENRY,  TOWNSHIP  45,  RANGE  8. 

•George  and  John  Boone  made  claims  in  this  township  in  April,  1836,  Will- 
iam McCollum  in  July,  and  J.  and  H.  L.  McLean  later  in  the  same  year.  In 


112  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

1837  came  Wesley  Ladd,  Solomon  Morey  in  1839.  Ira  Colby  in  1840,  and 
John  W.  Smith  in  1843. 

Of  all  the  townships  in  the  county,  this  is  the  best  watered,  having,  in  the 
northeast,  about  one-half  of  Pestaqua  Lake,  in  the  southeast  a  little  more  than 
one-half  of  Lily  Lake,  with  McCollum's  Lake  near  the  center.  The  Fox  River, 
the  two  branches  of  Boone  Creek,  a  branch  of  the  Nippersink  in  the  northwest, 
and  the  main  stream  crossing  the  northeast  corner  of  Section  5,  Range  9,  beside 
several  smaller  creeks,  give  an  abundance  of  sport  to  the  angler  and  no  little 
labor  for  the  bridge  builder.  ^ 

This  water  power  is  made  available  at  McHenry  village  by  compelling 
Boone  Creek  to  turn  the  wheels  of  two  flouring-mills,  and  drive  the  machinery 
of  a  planing  mill,  while  the  river  itself,  by  the  means  of  the  steamers  it  bears 
upon  its  bosom,  is  made  to  contribute  to  the  amusement  of  seekers  after  pleasure 
during  the  heat  of  summer. 

The  people  of  this  township  have  seven  places  of  worship,  which  would 
seem  to  be  ample  for  all  who  choose  to  attend  church.  The  M.  E.  Church  at 
Ringwood  is  the  oldest,  having  been  built  in  1855 ;  but  the  most  expensive  one 
is  that  at  Johnsburg,  it  having  cost  nearly  $40,000,  nor  is  it  yet  completed. 
This  is  for  the  German  Catholics,  McHenry  having  a  very  large  percentage  of 
German  in  her  population.  The  congregation  numbers  about  1,200,  and  the 
officiating  priest  is  the  Rev.  H.  M.  Fugers.  The  Irish  Catholics  also  have  a 
church,  but  not  so  large,  and  located  at  McHenry  village,  where  are  also  a 
Baptist,  Methodist  and  a  Universalist  church. 

The  Universalists  do  not  pretend  to  hold  regular  meetings,  while  the  mem- 
bership of  the  other  two  is  not  large,  but  the  Catholic  Church  is  well  attended. 

Although  apparently  so  well  adapted  to  the  milk  business,  there  is  but  little 
done  in  that  line  beyond  shipping  milk  to  Chicago.  Considerable  attention  is 
given  to  sheep  raising. 

Like  Algonquin  and  Nunda,  McHenry  has  one-third  of  Range  9,  making 
48  sections,  and  giving  the  township  the  greatest  variety  of  soil  to  be  found  in 
the  county.  Although  she  can  boast  of  no  large  prairie,  she  has  plenty  of 
timber. 

The  village  of  McHenry,  from  1837  to  1844,  had  the  honor  of  being  th<? 
shire  town  of  McHenry  County,  and  when  Lake  was  set  off  it  was  the  in- 
fluence of  this  little  burg  that  procured  the  line  to  be  run  so  as  to  retain  the 
west  half  of  Range  9,  in  order  that  she  might  still  be  the  "  Hub"  of  the  county, 
but 

"The  best  laid  schemes  of  mice  and  men 
Gang  aft  agleg." 

So,  although  having  the  advantage  of  a  possible  water  power  that  might  make 
her  a  second  Lowell,  the  voters  consulted  their  own  convenience  only-  in 
making  their  selection. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  113 

Boone  Creek  divides  the  village  into  two  parts,  called  Old  McHenry  and 
Gagetown,  the  latter  of  which,  having  the  depot  and  the  railroad,  has  outgrown 
the  town  by  the  river,  as  seems  to  have  been  the  case  elsewhere. 

Two  years  ago,  Gagetown  built  a  pickle  factory,  which  is  the  only  one  in  the 
county  that  pulled  through  1875,  without  closing  according  to  law. 

The  Old  Town  has  a  fine  brick  school  house. 

Being  convenient  to  the  Fox  River  lakes  by  steamer  and  to  Chicago  bv 
rail,  it  has  become  a  great  resort  for  pleasure  and  fishing  parties  during  the 
summer,  spring  and  autumn.  A  drive  of  four  miles  lands  you  at  Pistaqua 
Lake,  or  a  steamer  takes  you  there  by  water,  and  the  fisherman  or  hunter  who. 
in  the  proper  season,  cannot  enjoy  himself  there  must  be  hard  to  suit.  Its 
citizens  are  American,  Germans  and  Irish  or  their  descendants.  It  has  five 
dry  goods  stores,  three  groceries,  one  machine  shop,  three  hardware  and  two 
drug  stores,  one  lumber  yard,  three  hotels,  one  jeweler,  three  doctors,  six  saloons, 
two  implement  warehouses,  one  brick  yard,  where  bricks  of  the  best  quality  are 
made  by  machinery,  one  furniture  store,  two  livery  stables,  three  harness  shops, 
and  will  soon  have  the  third  flouring  mill  in  operation.  Here  also  was  located 
for  several  years  the  wagon  factory  of  Hon.  Richard  Bishop,  which,  from  a 
small  beginning,  grew  till  the  Bishop  wagon  was  known  all  over  the  West,  but, 
in  the  height 'of  his  prosperity,  the  fire  closed  him  out  in  1874.  The  wagon 
shop  has  not  been  rebuilt,  but  the  building  erected  on  the  ruins  is  used  by  Mr. 
Bishop's  son  as  a  depot  of  agricultural  implements. 

NUNDA,  TOWNSHIP  44,  RANGE  8  AND  £  OF  9. 

The  first  settler  in  Nunda  was  Benjamin  McOmber,  who,  in  1&36.  built  his 
house  on  Section  6,  where  he  lived  until  his  death.  Cameron  Goff  came  in 
1837,  and  still  resides  upon  the  land  first  taken  up  by  him.  George  Stickney, 
Samuel  Terwilliger,  George  T.  Beckley  and  others  settled  in  the  northwest 
part  of  the  township,  and  in  the  southeast  Abram  Vincent,  Dewitt  Brady  and 
others. 

Near  the  center  of  Section  18,  a  little  west  of  C.  GofTs,  in  1838,  the  first 
log  school  house  was  built,  and  Amanda  McOmber  first  opened  school  within 
its  walls,  having  five  pupils  in  charge. 

This  township  was  without  a  place  of  worship  till  1867,  when  the  Methodist 
Church  at  Crystal  Lake  was  taken  down  and  moved  to  Nunda,  where  it  was 
occupied  till  1874,  when  a  new  one  was  built  at  an  estimated  cost  of  $3,000. 
The  name  of  the  first  pastor  was  Tilton.  In  1863,  Elder  Lovelace  organized  a 
society  of  Disciples  at  the  village. 

In  1844,  James  and  Samuel  McMillan,  seeing  a  demand  for  a  saw-mill,  and 
having  the  necessary  water  power,  erected  one  on  Section  22,  and  sawed 
logs  till  1863,  when  it  was  turned  into  a  grist-mill  at  an  expense  of  $6,000  to 
$7,000,  and  is  still  running. 


114  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

A  carding-mill  was  built,  in  1846,  in  the  north  part  of  the  town,  by  Mr. 
Truesdell,  on  Boone  Creek,  but  not  paying,  was  discontinued  after  two  years. 

The  first  flouring-mill  was  put  up  by  T.  J.  Ferguson,  in  1856,  costing,  prob- 
ably, $6,000. 

The  only  manufactory  in  the  town  is  the  Crystal  Lake  Pickling  and  Can- 
ning Works,  started  in  1872,  by  William  Archdeacon.  This  establishment 
carried  on  a  large  business  and,  under  the  stimulus  thus  given  it,  the  popula- 
tion of  Nunda  village  doubled  in  two  years.  In  1874,  it  was  turned  into  a  stock 
company,  with  a  capital  of  $300,000,  and  owing,  probably,  to  the  general  de- 
pression in  business  in  J  875,  it  went  into  the  hands  of  a  receiver,  but,  having 
done  a  small  business  the  present  season,  it  is  probable  that  the  enterprise 
which  promised  so  much  for  that  region  will  not  be  abandoned. 

Nunda  has  two  railroads,  both  of  them  having  been  built  through  the  town 
in  the  same  year.  The  Chicago  &  North- Western  Railway  enters  the  township 
near  the  southwest  corner  of  Section  33,  running  in  a  northwesterly  direction, 
and  passing  out  near  the  middle  of  the  west  side  of  Section  30.  The  Elgin  & 
State  Line  crosses  the  township  line  a  few  rods  west  of  the  former,  traverses 
Sections  33,  28,  21,  16,  9,  a  corner  of  10,  and  in  its  exit  c*uts  the  north  line  of 
Section  3  about  100  rods  west  of  its  east  line,  this  and  the  Chicago  &  North- 
Western  together  having  about  nine  miles  of  main  track  in  the  township,  and 
one  depot  common  to  both  at  Crystal  Lake  Crossing. 

The  first  depot  was  shipped  from  Chicago,  ready-made,  on  a  flat  car,  in 
1856,  and  set  carefully  down  near  where  the  two  roads  crossed.  At  that  time, 
Nunda  village  was  not  thought  of.  This  depot  was  for  the  accommodation  of 
the  railroads  and,  not  being  very  well  ballasted,  it  was  feared  that  the  prairie 
winds  might  blow  it  away,  to  prevent  which,  it  was  stayed  with  guy-ropes  fas- 
tened to  stakes  driven  into  the  ground.  The  Fox  River  Valley  Railroad  built 
a  substantial  depot  near  the  center  of  Section  16,  but  finally  removed  it. 

Nunda  has  two  cheese  and  butter  factories  and  one  for  cheese  alone,  alto- 
gether using  the  milk  of  six  to  seven  hundred  cows.  The  village  of  Nunda  is 
the  only  one  in  the  township,  and  one  Reed  opened  a  store  there  in  1855.  The 
log  building  first  erected  for  a  school  house,  however,  had  the  honor  of  being 
the  first  store  in  the  township,  which  was  owned  by  E.  M.  Sever. 

This  township  is  the  best  watered  of  any  in  the  county  except  McHenry, 
being  traversed  from  north  to  south,  in  its  eastern  half,  by  Fox  River,  contain- 
ing two  lakes — Griswold's  and  Lake  Defiance— and  half  of  Lily  Lake,  besides 
numerous  small  creeks,  of  which  the  largest  is  Stickney's  Run,  which  furnishes 
water-power  for  two  grist-mills.  It  is  well  adapted  to  grain  or  stock,  and,  con- 
taining all  of  Township  44,  Range  8  and  one-third  of  Range  9  ;  has  forty-eight 
squaremiles.  Hanley  Creek  crosses  the  northwest  corner  of  the  township  in  a 
northeasterly  course. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  115 


RICHMOND,  TOWNSHIP  46,  RANGE  8. 

It  was  during  Martin  Van  Buren's  term,  on  the  15th  of  May,  1837,  that 
Mr.  A.  McConnell  and  Charles  A.  Noyes  pitched  their  tents  upon  the  soil  of 
Richmond,  with  the  intention  of  becoming  citizens  of  Illinois ;  then  came  John 
Purdy,  who  bought  part  of  Noyes'  claim.  Alexander,  David  and  William 
Gardner  followed,  settling  the  next  year  on  Section  26,  and  began  the  march 
of  improvement  by^putting  up  a  saw-mill  on  the  Nippersink.  In  1839,  Stephen 
Pardee,  Briggs  Thomas  and  Jonathan  Ineson  made  their  claims  and  the  Gard- 
ners sold  a  part  of  their  water  power,  on  the  Nippersink,  to  Henry  White  and 
his  son,  John  W.,  Avho,  in  1840,  erected  the  first  flouring-mill  in  the  county. 
These  settlers,  having  come  from  a  land  of  school  houses,  in  the  summer  of 
1839,  built  one  of  logs  on  the  claim  of  William  A.  McConnell  and  called  it 
Montalona  school  house,  after  the  name  of  their  first  post  oifice,  whose  Post- 
master, William  A.  McConnell,  received  his  commission  from  Amos  Kendall, 
Van  Buren's  Postmaster  General  from  1837  to  1840.  '  The  second  school  house 
was  built  at  Solon,  in  October,  1842,  and  Charles  Knapp  managed  forty  pupils 
the  first  year. 

Richmond  village  has  the  honor  of  constructing  the  first  house  of  worship, 
which  was  a  union  affair  between  the  Methodists  and  Congregationalists,  Rev. 
N.  Jewett  being  the  first  Pastor.  The  date  of  this  building  is  unknown,  nor 
how  long  it  was  so  used,  but  the  town  now  has  four  church  buildings,  owned 
respectively  by  the  Catholics,  Methodists,  Baptists  and  Congregationalists; 
none  of  them  being  very  strong  in  numbers.  The  aggregate  cost  of  these 
buildings  is,  probably,  $10,000. 

The  saw-mill,  above  mentioned  as  built  by  the  Gardners,  who  were  assisted 
by  the  Mansfield  brothers,  finally  fell  into  the  hands  -of  the  Whites,  who  found 
that  it  was  not  in  the  right  place,  so  it  had  to  be  moved  to  the  north  side  of  the 
creek,  and  the  same  parties,  in  1840,  built  a  flouring-mill  at  Solon,  which  is 
said  to  have  been  the  first  grist-mill  in  the  county.  In  1844,  C.  G.  Cotting 
and  John  Purdy,  under  the  firm  name  of  Cotting  &  Purdy,  at  an  expense  of 
$6,000,  put  up  the  mill  at  Richmond,  now  owned  by  Cole,  Cooley  &  Co. 
Cotting  &  Purdy,  after  seven  years,  dissolved  partnership,  the  business  being 
continued  by  Cotting  for  thirteen'  years  more,  when  it  was  bought  by  James 
Bacon  &  Son.  This  mill  is  now  worth  $20,000.  They  have  recently  put  in 
a  steam  engine,  so  as  to  run  the  mill  independent  of  the  creek,  if  necessary. 
Robert  S.  Turner  is  now  engaged  in  the  erection  of  a  third  flouring-mill  in  the 
town  and  will  soon  be  ready  for  business. 

Two  railroads  cross  this  township,  the  Rockford  &  Kenosha  crossing  Sec- 
tion 6  in  a  northeast  and  southwest  direction.  The  Elgin  &  State  Line  was 
built  to  Richmond  in  1855.  It  enters  the  south  side  of  the  township,  parallel 


116  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

to  and  almost  identical  with  but  a  little  west  of  the  line  between  Sections  32 
and  33,  thence  to  Richmond  village,  whence  it  bears  to  the  west,  leaving  the 
State  about  one-third  of  a  mile  west  of  the  east  line  of  Section  5.  This  town 
has  about  seven  and  a  half  miles  of  railroad.  The  first  train  was  run  across 
the  Nippersink,  to  where  the  depot  now  stands,  on  the  26th  of  November,  1855. 
That  depot  was  rather  a  diminutive  affair  and  was  long  since  replaced  by  the 
present  building.  Hon.  William  A.  McConnell  is  one  of  the  Directors  of  this 
road. 

One-half  mile  west  of  the  village  may  be  found  the  pioneer  cheese  factory  of 
McHenry  County,  which  was  built  by  Wm.  A.  McConnell.  It  is  of  wood, 
30x112  feet,  two  stories  high,  is  still  running  and  making  more  cheese  than  any 
other  in  the  county.  At  Spring  Grove,  near  the  east  line  of  the  town,  is 
another  similar  structure  ;  in  fact,  the  dairy  business  is  the  leading  interest  of 
the  town. 

Cotting  &  Purdy  built  the  first  store  at  Richmond,  in  1844,  which  they 
rented  to  the  firm  of  Hale,  Lee  &  Lay,  of  Kenosha,  Wis.,  who  put  in  a  large 
stock,  in  charge  of  Edwin  A.  Lay.  They  traded  here  seven  years,  then  went 
to  Chicago.  Previous  to  this  time,  in  May,  1842,  R.  R.  Crosby  opened  a  store 
at  Solon,  Leverett  Steele  being  afterward  associated  with  him.  This  Steele 
was  the  first  Postmaster  at  Solon. 

The  village  of  Richmond  was  laid  out  by  Cotting  &  Purdy  in  1844,  and 
Solon  about  the  same  time.  The  former  has  a  very  fine  school  library,  of  four 
hundred  volumes,  which  is  well  cared  for,  and  shows  that  it  is  useful  as  well  as 
ornamental. 

At  the  time  of  the  settlement,  game,  consisting  of  geese,  ducks,  grouse  and 
deer,  was  abundant,  while  the  Nippersink  furnished  plenty  of  fish  to  those  who 
loved  the  rod.  The  north  and  the  south  branches  of  this  creek  unite  near  the 
center  of  Section  27,  a  little  southwest  of  Solon,  whence  it  flows  nearly  east 
into  Burton,  thence  southeast  into  the  northeast  corner  of  McHenry,  finally 
finding  its  way  into  Fox  River. 

This  town  is  well  adapted  to  stock,  and  the  creek  affords  a  fine  water  power. 

John  Purdy  was  the  first  Justice  of  the  Peace,  who  was  succeeded  by  R.  R. 
Crosby. 

The  village  of  Richmond  has  a  graded  school,  of  three  rooms,  and  its  repu- 
tation is  good. 

Elder  Joel  Wheeler,  now  of  McHenry,  preached  the  first  sermon  in  the 
township,  in  July,  1838,  and,  in  October  following,  L.  S.  Walker  came  from 
the  M.  E.  Church  Conference  and  formed  the  first  Methodist  class. 

The  first  birth  occurred  in  the  family  of  John  Purdy,  on  July  4,  1838,  and 
was  a  girl.  The  first  death  was  in  the  same  familv  and  the  second  son,  who 

v 

died  August  19,  1839,  aged  21  years. 


TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES.  117 

RILEY,  TOWNSHIP  43,  RANGE  5. 

This  township  was  settled  from  1836  to  1843  by  T.  W.  Cobb,  Roswell  Bates, 
N.  E.  Barnes,  Jenkins  Underwood  and  Osborn,  and,  in  1845,  they  built  on 
the  north  part  of  the  town  a  frame  school  house,  showing  that  these  settlers, 
too,  came  from  a  land  where  education  was  deemed  as  necessary  as  dollars. 

Having  plenty  of  facilities  in  adjoining  townships,  they  have  erected  no 
church  within  their  limits  ;  the  population  being  almost  equally  divided  between 
the  Methodist  and  Congregationalist  denominations,  who  hold  their  meetings  in 
the  various  school  houses,  of  which  at  present  there  are  eight. 

The  dairy  business  forms  quite  an  item  in  the  industries  of  this  town,  about 
thirty  of  its  farmers  being  engaged  in  some  branch  of  the  milk  business,  and 
the  town  has  one  cheese  factory. 

Riley  has  many  good  orchards  that  produce  an  abundance  of  apples  and 
cherries,  but  there  are  no  nurseries  in  the  township,  Marengo  being  able  to 
supply  all  wants  of  that  kind. 

In  early  times,  Riley  had  a  store  kept  by  H.  G.  Hastings,  but  now  Marengo 
is  handy  enough  for  all  practical  purposes. 

This  township  is  well  adapted  to  either  grain  or  stock,  and  several  of  the 
large  farmers  have  turned  their  attention  to  fattening  steers  for  the  Chicago 
market. 

About  three-fourths  of  her  soil  is  prairie  and  one-fourth  timber. 

Riley  possesses  one  improvement  that  she  can  boast  of,  but  manifests  no  dis- 
position to  do  so,  and  that  is  a  Town  House.  The  other  towns  do  their  busi- 
ness on  election  days  in  school  houses  and  halls. 

Though  not  so  well  watered  as  some  of  the  towns,  it  possesses  one  stream 
of  water  called  Coon  Creek,  the  two  branches  of  which  unite  on  Section 
22,  near  the  Town  House  and  cheese  factory,  thence  flowing  northwest  and 
passing  out  into  Boone  County  about  the  middle  of  the  west  line  of  Section  6. 

SENECA,  TOWNSHIP  44,  RANGE  6. 

Wm.  Deitz,  Mr.  Dickerson,  Spencer  Flanders,  Jasper  Havens,  Levi 
Morsey  and  Joseph  Hanna,  from  Virginia,  made  claims  in  and  about  Franklin- 
ville  in  1835-36,  and  that  same  fall  the  settlers  put  up  a  frame  school  house  a 
little  west  of  the  site  of  the  present  one  in  that  hamlet.  Mr.  Albro  was  the 
first  settler  of  Franklinville  in  1836. 

The  school  house,  in  1845,  was  followed  by  the  church,  the  Methodists 
erecting  the  house  in  1849  which  now  stands  a  little  north  of  the  corners,  and 
the  next  year  the  first  funeral  was  held  there  upon  the  death  of  Mrs.  Ellis,  the 
mother  of  Mrs.  Geo.  T.  Kasson.  No  other  denomination  has  a  house  of  wor- 
ship in  tbis  township  or  holds  regular  meetings. 


118  TOWNSHIP  HISTORIES. 

In  1839,  a  Mr.  Lockwood  opened  a  store  at  the  corners,  and  the  ensuing 
year  exchanged  with  Mr.  Robinson,  of  Geneva.  Robinson  was  succeeded  by 
Hurley  Wayne  in  1843,  who,  after  about  six  months,  took  in  Geo.  T.  Kasson. 
This  firm  continued  about  a  year,  when  Kasson  sold  out  to  his  partner,  and  in 
company  with  Mr.  U.  T.  Hyde,  opened  the  second  store,  which  was  soon  sold 
out  to  Mr.  Allen,  when  Kasson  and  Hyde  put  up  a  third  store  building. 
Franklinville,  at  that  time,  giving  promise  of  a  lively  town. 

In  1843,  through  the  efforts  of  John  Wentworth  (Long  John)  then  Congress- 
man from  this  district,  the  place  was  named  Belden,  and  had  a  post  office,  Syl- 
vester Mead  being  the  first  Postmaster.  The  name  for  the  post  office  came 
about  in  this  way  :  A  law  of  Congress  had  established  a  mail  route  from  Marengo 
to  Woodstock,  via  John  Belden's,  who  lived  near  the  south  branch  of  the  Kish- 
waukee,  and  Long  John  coming  to  Franklinville,  saw  the  germ  of  a  future  city 
and  said  to  the  crowd  in  the  store,  "  Why,  you  ought  to  have  a  post  office  here." 
That  was  not  disputed,  but  the  route,  by  way  of  Belden's,  seemed  to  be  in  the 
way.  Wentworth  cut  the  Gordian  knot  by  the  remark,  "  Why  noc  call  this 
Belden  Post  Office  ?"  The  thing  was  done,  and  Franklinville  had  a  Postmaster 
till  about  1866,  when  it  was  discontinued.  The  name  Franklinville  was  given 
to  the  town  in  honor  of  Mr.  Franklin  Stringer.  As  Postmaster,  Mead  was  suc- 
ceeded by  H.  Wayne,  and  he  by  G.  T.  Kasson. 

A  Mr.  White  and  family  came  into  this  township,  from  one  of  the  Car- 
olinas,  in  1835  or  '36,  and  settled  on  Section  29,  where  soon  after  White  & 
Son  put  up  a  saw-mill  at  the  confluence  of  the  middle  and  north  branches  of  the 
Kishwaukee.  It  is  not  now  in  operation ;  but  shortly  afterward,  Geo.  Smith 
&  Son  erected  a  flour  and  saw-mill  on  the  main  stream  of  the  same  creek,  on 
Section  30,  which  is  still .  doing  a  good  business  under  the  name  of  Geo.  Smith 

&  Co.  Another  saw-mill  was  built  at  Anderson's,  by Graves,  in  1844. 

It  was  a  kind  of  partnership  concern,  by  which  A.  W.  Anderson  furnished  the 
site  and  the  engine,  Graves  building  the  mill. 

Dairying  is  a  leading  business,  in  this  township,  the  first  cheese  factory  hav- 
ing been  built  by  Jackson  & ,  at  Franklinville,  in  1868 — since  moved  a 

little  south,  and  now  owned  by  Dr.  Stone,  of  Richmond.  About  one  year  ago, 
a  feed  store  was  put  in7  and  the  concern  now  makes  butter,  cheese  and  grinds 
feed.  The  next  year,  Bigelow  put  up  the  second  factory  on  his  farm,  about  a 
mile  west  of  Franklinville,  and  after  doing  business  a  few  years,  leased  the  farm 
and  factory  to  I.  Boies,  of  Marengo.  It  has/ for  the  past  two  years,  been 
managed  by  his  two  nephews  as  a  butter  factory,  exclusively.  Beside  these 
two  there  are  several  private  daries,  among  the  largest  of  which  are  those  of 
H.  Foote,  on  Section  25,  and  C.  G.  Perkins,  on  Section  24. 

Seneca,  in  literary  matters,  takes  no  second  place,  the  ladies  having,  several 
years  since,  organized  themselves  into  a  Literary  Society  that  meets  semi- 
monthly at  the  house  of  one  of  its  members,  the  object  of  the  society  being  to 


STATISTICS  OF  AGRICULTURE. 


119 


procure  good  reading  as  cheaply  as  may  be.  There  are  now  in  their  library 
152  volumes,  but  they  have  had  many  more,  it  being  their  custom  to  sell  off  the 
old  books  at  auction,  when  they  are  no  longer  in  demand  by  the  members,  and 
thus  get  money  for  a  new  supply.  School  District  No.  2  also  has  a  library  of 
eighty-five  volumes. 

As  an  illustration  of  the  difference  in  prices  between  that  time,  1836  to  1850, 
and  this,  it  is  said,  by  those  who  dealt  at  Franklinville  (whose  surname,  for  a 
long  time,  was  Snarltown),  that  Wayne  could  buy  all  the  eggs  and  butter  he 
wanted  at  five  cents  a  dozen  for  the  former  and  ten  cents  a  pound  for  the  latter, 
in  trade,  while  corn  brought  but  twelve  and  a  half  cents  a  bushel,  in  barter. 

In  putting  down  the  rebellion,  Seneca  took  sea  active  part,  one  family,  named 
Penmen,  within  the  limits  of  the  township,  sending  every  member,  to  wit :  father, 
mother,  four  sons,  daughter  and  son-in-law.  What  is  still  more  wonderful,  they 
all  returned  in  safety.  But  the  crowning  glory  of  the  town  took  place  on  the 
Fourth  of  July,  1876,  when  Mayor  Donnelly,  having  offered  a  flag  to  the  town- 
ship bringing  in  the  largest  delegation  to  the  WToodstock  celebration,  Seneca 
brought  in  nearly  eight  hundred  and  captured  the  prize. 


STATISTICS  OF  AGRICULTURE,  U.  S.  CENSUS,  1870. 


TOWNSHIPS. 

Improved 
Lauds. 

Value  of 
Farms  and 
Farming 
Implements. 

Value  of 
Live   Stock. 

Value  of 
all 
Productions 

Indian 
Corn. 

Ac'e-. 

Dollars. 

Dollars. 

Dollan. 

Bushel*. 

6,058 

337,560 

61,550 

104,955 

33,820 

Algonquin  

17.045 

1,274,634 

202,929 

326,082 

85,084 

Chemung  

8,455 

509,665 

73  519 

111,372 

42,000 

Coral  

20,704 

543,508 

145,909 

209,795 

64,775 

Dorr  

13,850 

758,742 

128,298 

155,414 

45,217 

10,466 

652,399 

95,987 

147,473 

46,295 

Grafton  

15,571 

686,349 

130,765 

184,535 

45,540 

Greenwood  

ll,6-r.7 

729,813 

112,566 

172,301 

48,744 

Hartland  

8,538 

522,905 

94,530 

161,286 

48,145 

H  ebron  

17,033 

815,518 

136,529 

257,759 

102,150 

Marengo  

20,592 

933,763 

150,282 

220,411 

78,884 

McHenry  

)  3,602 

992,337 

142,680 

313,355 

167,305 

Nunda    

17,266 

1,128,264 

178,709 

273,083 

83,731 

10  313 

727,033 

105,417 

188,335 

84,880 

Riley  

18,216 

681,576 

142,250 

207,778 

76,982 

Seneca..  . 

17,846 

819,108 

135,498 

185,198 

66,693 

120 


LOCAL  STATISTICS. 


LOCAL  STATISTICS. 


1855. 

Assessed  value  of  real  estate $2,821,508  00 

'•         "            personal  property 1,106,955  00 

"         "            railroads 197,566  00 

Total '. $6,947,537  00 

PERSONAL    PROPERTY.                                                                                                                                NO.  AMOUNT. 

Horses 5,324  $207,386  00 

Neat  cattle .". 25,824  313,561  00 

Mules  and  asses 36  1,450  00 

Sheep 24,049  32,025  00 

Hogs 12,500  16,626  00 

Carriages  and  wagons .- 2,422  62,560  00 

Clocks  and  watches 2,110  7,285  00 

Pianos 18  2,160  00 

Goods  and  merchandise 92,280  00 

Bankers'  stock 300  00 

Manufactured  articles 6,500  00 

Moneys  and  credits 256,449  00 

Bonds,  stocks,  etc 4,151  00 

Unenumerated  property 88,028  00 

Total * .'. $1,106,955  00 

I860. 

Assessed  value  of  real  estate $2.672,665  00 

"         "            personal  property 752,66600 

"         "            railroads 307,708  17 

Total $3,733,039  17 

PERSONAL    PROPERTY.                                                                                                                                NO.  AMOUNT. 

Horses 6,147  $218,354  00 

Neat  cattle 25,951  185,398  00 

Mules  and  asses 60  1,761  00 

Sheep 19,357  19,789  00 

Hogs 9,847  10,013  00 

Carriages  and  wagons 3,195  49,105  00 

Clocks  and  watches 3,105  7,299  00 

Pianos 69  5,610  00 

Goods  and  merchandise 57,233  00 

Bankers'  and  brokers'  stock 5,000  00 

Manufactured  articles 6,022  00 

Moneys  and  credits 118,360  00 

Unenumerated  articles 73,369  00 

Total :....  $752,666  00 


LOCAL  STATISTICS. 


121 


±865. 

Assessed  value  of  real  estate $2,245,705  00 

"            "          railroads 406,620  00 

"            "          personal  property  959,408  00 

Total $3,592,581  00 

PERSONAL    PROPERTY.                                                                                                                                       NO.  AMOUNT. 

Horses  9,897  $281,750  00 

Cattle  23,935  165,553  00 

Mulesand  asses 114  3,163  00 

Sheep  60,914  84,773  00 

Hogs 11,946  19,607  00 

Carriages  and  wagons 3,489  56,625  00 

Clocks  and  watches 3,618  7,025  00 

Pianos 106  7,108  00 

Goods  and  merchandise 64,277  00 

Manufactured  articles 1,850  00 

Moneys  and  credits 155,423  00 

Value  of  moneys  in  bonds,  bank  shares,  etc 18,722  00 

Unenumerated  property 94,208  00 

Total $959,409  00 

187O. 

Assessed  value  of  real  estate™ $2,026,548  00 

"            »          railroads 391,663  00 

"            "          personal  property 849,70900 

town  lots 348,279  00 

Total $3,616,169  00 

PERSONAL    PROPERTY.                                                                                                                                       NO.  AMOUNT. 

Horses  10,666  $250,045  00 

Cattle  28,289  210,123  00 

Mulesand  asses 188  4,611  00 

Sheep 50,650  124,165  00 

Hogs ; 17,198  28,784  00 

Carriages  and  wagons 3,614  43,454  00 

Clock  and  watches 3,231  4,711  00 

Pianos 101  5,415  00 

Total...  $876,397  00 


122 


LOCAL  STATISTICS. 


1875. 

Assessed  value  of  real  estate $7, 540, 926  00 

"          personal  property 2,821,031  00 

"  "          railroads 507,590  00 


Total $10,869,547  00 

PERSONAL    PROPERTY.  NO.  AMOUNT. 

Horses 10,733  $502,368  00 

Cattle  34,961  593,954  00 

Mules ; 211  10,267  00 

Sheep  .....45,523  86,207  00 

Hogs '.... .17,578  58,626  00 

Steam  engines  and  boilers 13  7,010  00 

Fire  and  burglar  proof  safes 36  2,940  00 

Billiard  and  bagatelle  tables 30  2,175  00 

Carriages  and  wagons 4,669  128,334  00 

Watches  and  clocks 3,721  11,929  00 

Sewing  and  knitting  machines 1,856  39,784  00 

Piano  fortes 156  16,060  00 

Melodeons  and  organs 409  19,842  00 

Franchises 500  00 

Steamboats  and  water  craft 2  25  00 

Merchandise  272,830  00 

Manufactured  articles 40,450  00 

Manufactured  tools  and  machinery  9,433  00 

Agricultural  implements  and  machinery 64,377  00 

Plated  ware 1,101  00 

Diamonds  and  jewelry 45  00 

Bankers'  and  brokers'  money,  etc 2,000  00 

Credits 850  00 

Money  other  than  bankers' 266,856  00 

Credits 454,572  00 

Bonds  and  stocks 4,808  00 

Shares  in  National  banks 80,000  00 

Property  of  corporations  not  enumerated 2,450  00 

Household  and  office  property 1,010  00 

Investments  in  real  estate  and  improvements 117,818  00 

Shares,  stocks,  State  and  National  banks 4,365  00 

All  other  property 23,017  00 

Total  assessed  value  unenumerated  property 135,974  00 

The  population  of  the  county  in  1840 2,578 

"  "  1850 1 14,975 

"  "  "  1860 22,085 

1870 23,688 

And  estimated  at  present  time  1876 26,000 

It  will  be  seen  that  the  population  has  increased  from  200,  in  1837,  to  26,000  in  1876,  and 
that  this  county  stands  among  the  most  populous  counties  in  the  State,  while  the  increase  in  the 
assessment  of  taxable  property  has  run  up  from  $370,  in  1837,  to  $10,869,547,  in  1875 — in 
thirty-eight  years. 


POPULATION  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


123 


POPULATION  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY— BY  TOWNSHIPS. 

UNITED  STATES  CENSUS,   1870. 


Total. 

1870. 

1860.      1850. 

Native.  Foreign. 

White. 

Colored. 

White. 

Colored. 

White. 

Col'd. 

Alden  

722 
2157 

609 
1573 

113 
584 

722 
2156 

945 
1987 

780 

1455 
1006 
333 
763 
1139 
928 

Algonquin  

1 

Burton  

281 

201 

80 

281 

329 

Chemung  ;  

2222 
1120 
1345 
2681 
1574 
999 
1361 
925 
1037 
930 
2253 
1327 
1988 
1548 
1404 
882 
1027 

1845 
920 
1170 
2179 
1255 
754 
1020 
759 
678 
841 
1991 
1209 
1531 
1248 
1115 
746 
874 

377 
200 
175 
502 
319 
245 
341 
166 
359 
89 
262 
118 
457 
300 
289 
136 
153 

2198 
1102 
1339 
2670 
1563 
999 
1359 
924 
1036 
929 
2242 
1317 
1983 
1548 
1403 
882 
1027 

24 
18 
6 
11 
11 

1633 

Harvard  

Coral  

1266 
2386 
1827 
981 
1073 
1048 
978 
900 
2008 
1119 
2042 
1321 
1377 
801 
1010 

2 

1 

977 

3 

Dorr  (i)... 

Woodstock  

Dunham  (AN  

Grafton  

2 
1 
1 

1 
11 
10 
5 

446 
884 
968 
731 
1030 

Greenwood  

Hebron  

Marengo  

Marengo  

McH.enry  

1176 

Richmond  

1 

1 

1078 
445 
836 

Riley  

Seneca  

(y)  In  1860,  name  changed  from  Brooklyn  to  Nunda. 
(A)  In  1860,     "  "  "     Byron  to  Dunham. 

(i)  In  1860,     "  "  "     Center  to  Dorr. 


NATIVITY  AND  FOREIGN  PARENTAGE. 


Native. 


1870. 
.19,134 


Foreign  born 4,628 

Both  parents  foreign 10,427 

Having  foreign  father...'. 9,995 

Having  foreign  mother 9,677 

Having  foreign  father  and  mother 9,245 


1860. 
17,828 
4,261 


SELECTED  NATIVITY. 


NATIVE. 

Born  in  the  State 10,214 

Ohio 448 

New  York 4,790 

Pennsylvania '..  560 

Indiana 96 

Kentucky 24 


16,132 


FOREIGN. 

British  America 382 

England  and  Wales 713 

Ireland 1,661 

Scotland 207 

Germany 1,187 

France 160 

Sweden  and  Norway 172 

Switzerland 11 

Bohemia 90 

Holland 11 

Denmark 23 

4,617 


124  COUNTY  OFFICERS. 


McHENRY  COUNTY. 


T.  D.  MURPHY, Circuit  Court  Judge. 

First  Term. — Second  Monday  in  January. 
Second  Term. — Second  Monday  in  May. 
Third  Term. — Fourth  Monday  in  September. 

B.  N.  SMITH,         . County  Court  Judge. 

Probate  Matters. — Third  Monday  of  every  month. 

COUNTY   OFFICERS. 

P.  WHITNEY, County  Clerk. 

JAMES  NISH,          .         .         . Treasurer. 

J.  P.  CHEEVER, Attorney. 

E.  E.  RICHARDS,  .         .         .         .  .         .         .         .          Circuit  Clerk. 

WILLIAM  NICKLE, Supt.  of  Schools. 

JOHN  BRINK, .        Surveyor. 

D.  A  STEDMAN, Sheriff. 

JOHN  S.  CUMMINGS,  Coroner. 


«  COUNTY  SUPERVISORS. 

IRA  E.  SEARLS, Riley. 

Z.  E.  GOODRICH, Marengo. 

R.  M.  PATRICK,     ........        Village  of  Marengo. 

0.  C.  DIGGINS, .    Dunham. 

JAMES  THOMPSON, .       Chemung. 

HENRY  BAKER, .     Village  of  Harvard. 

R.  0.  SOUTHMAYD, Alden. 

R.  D.  COONEY, Hartland. 

CHARLES  0.  PARSONS, Seneca. 

CALVIN  GILBERT,    . .         .          Coral. 

D.  E.  WOOD, -...         .          Grafton. 

M.  L.  JOSLYN,  , Dorr. 

GEO.  H.  GARRISON,      .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .     Greenwood. 

SAMUEL  W.  BROWN, Hebron. 

MARCUS  FOOTE,   .         . Richmond. 

JOSEPH  COOLEY,  '. Burton. 

JOHN  M.  SMITH, McHeriry. 

B.  F.  PECK, Nunda. 

C.  F.  DIKE,  : Algonquin. 


TOWN  GOVERNMENT.  125 


TOWN  GOVERNMENT. 


McHENRY   COUNTY— CITY   OF   WOODSTOCK. 

NEILL  DONNELLY,  Mayor ;  D.  C.  GREEN,  A.  K.  BUNKER,  CHARLES 
SCHRYVER,  Aldermen,  South  Ward;  A.  DICKERSON,  FREDERICK  REN- 
ICH,  HENRY  WAITE,  Aldermen,  North  Ward ;  T.  L.  MAKER,  City  Clerk ;  J. 
J.  MURPHY,  Treasurer. 


BOARDS  OF  TRUSTEES— VILLAGE  CORPORATIONS. 

MARENGO. 

R.  M.  PATRICK,  President ;  J.  W.  GREEN,  M.  D.,  A.  J.  SHURTLIFF,  S. 
H.  CUSSEY,  ALFRED  CORSON ;  G.  V.  WELLS,  Clerk;  A.  P.  ABBOTT, 

Treasurer. 

HARVARD. 

HENRY  BAKER,  President;  JOHN  W.  GROESBECK,  W.  WELLINGTON, 
G.  H.  SMITH,  JAMES  THOMPSON  ;  J.  B.  LYON,  Clerk ;  B.  A.  WADE, 
Treasurer. 

HUNTLEY. 

JACKSON  WOOD,  President ;  JOSEPH  HANCOCK,  DAVID  WILLIAMS, 
A.  BLANCHARD,  J.  F.  SPALDING,  JOHN  WELTZINE ;  B.  F.  ELLIS,  Clerk. 

RICHMOND. 

G.  P.  WODELL,  President;  DR.  S.  F.  BENNETT,  J.  C.  SMITH,  JOHN 
HOLIAN,  GEO.  PURDY,  J.  V.  ALDRICH  ;  J.  W.  HAYTHORN,  Clerk;  A.  R. 
ALEXANDER,  Treasurer. 

McHENRY. 

RICHARD  BISHOP,  President;  S.  SEARLES,  JACOB  STOREY,  AN- 
THONY WEBER,  EDWARD  HANLEY,  WM.  WELCH  ;  HENRY  COLBY. 
Treasurer  ;  MICHAEL  KELTER,  Clerk. 

NUNDA. 

(Incorporated  Jan.  26,  1874.) 

J.  P.  VERMYLIA,  President;  0.  MANSFIELD,  E.  BECKLEY,  C.  H.  STONE, 
N.  BEARDSLEY,  J.  DARBY ;  R.  G.  BENTON,  Clerk ;  D.  C.  MALLORY, 

Treasurer. 

CRYSTAL  LAKE. 

W.  BUTLER,  President;  L.  D.  LOWELL,  JOHN  BUCKHOLZ,  THOMAS 
LEONARD,  WM.  MILLER,  S.  S.  ROLLINS  ;  WM.  H.  BEARDSLEY,  Clerk ; 
W.  B.  FITCH,  Treasurer. 


126  TOWNSHIP  OFFICERS. 


TOWNSHIP  OFFICERS  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY,  1876. 

*  RILEY  TOWNSHIP. 

THOMAS  DIMON,  T.  J.  EDKIN,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  IRA  E.  SEARLS,  Su- 
pervisor ;  T.  H.  GRAVES,  Town  Clerk  ;  P.  S.  GRIFFITH,  Assessor  ;  JOHN  DE 
YARMOND,  Collector. 

MARENGO  TOWNSHIP. 

GUSTAVUS  V.  WELLS,  ALDEN  JEWETT,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  Z.  E. 
GOODRICH,  Supervisor;  G.  V.  WELLS,  Town  Clerk;  GEORGE  D.  BELDIN, 
Assessor  ;  W.  W.  NORRIS,  Collector. 

DUNHAM  TOWNSHIP. 

0.  H.  THOMPSON,  WM.  G.  BILLINGS,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  0.  C.  DIG- 
GINS,  Supervisor  ;  L.  M.  LILLIBRIDGE,  Town  Clerk  ;  W.  G.  BILLINGS,  As- 
sessor ;  F.  C.  WELLS,  Collector. 

CHEMUNG  TOWNSHIP. 

CHARLES  ARMSTRONG,  J.  G.  CALLENDER,  Justices  of  the  Peace;  JAMES 
THOMPSON,  Supervisor;  JOHN  B.  LYON,  Town  Clerk;  CHARLES  ARM- 
STRONG, Assessor  ;  LOT  P.  SMITH,  Collector. 

ALDEN  TOWNSHIP. 

WM.  H.  NO  YES,  WM.  H.  CONKLIN,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  R.  0.  SOUTH- 
MAYD,  Supervisor  ;  W.  H.  NO  YES,  Town  Clerk  ;  SAMUEL  CUTTER,  Assessor  ; 
HENRY  WETLAUFER,  Collector. 

HARTLAND  TOWNSHIP. 

WM.  G.  CONKLIN,  NICHOLAS  GRADY,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  R.  D.  COO- 
NEY,  Supervisor  ;  P.  J.  NOLAN,  Town  Clerk  ;  TIMOTHY  MURPHY,  Assessor  ; 
JOSEPH  O'LEARY,  Collector. 

SENECA  TOWNSHIP. 

J.  G.  CHASE,  U.  T.  HYDE,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  CHAS.  0.  PARSONS,  Super- 
visor ;  WM.  M.  TURNER,  Town  Clerk  ;  LYMAN  W.  SHELDON,  Assessor  ;  JOHN 
McBROOM,  Collector. 

CORAL  TOWNSHIP. 

J.  A.  READ,  VOLNEY  OWEN,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ;  CALVIN  GILBERT, 
Supervisor  ;  CHARLES  N.  STODDARD,  Town  Clerk  ;  C.  HASTINGS,  Assessor  ; 
ALONZO  S.  PEAK,  Collector. 

GRAFTON  TOWNSHIP. 

GEORGE  VAN  VALKENBURG,  JOHN  COSTIGAN,  Justices  of  the  Peace  ; 
D.  E.  WOOD,  Supervisor  ;  J.  P.  SKEELS,  Town  Clerk  ;  G.  D.  TORRANCE, 
Assessor  ;  B.  F.  ELLIS,  Collector. 


TOWNSHIP  OFFICERS.  127 

DORR  TOWNSHIP. 

EDMUND  BALDWIN,  MINOR  LOCKWOOD,  Justices  of  the  Peace ;  M.  L. 
JOSLYN,  Supervisor;  EDMUND  BALDWIN,  Town  Clerk;  JOHN  D.  SHORT, 
Assessor  ;  WM.  H.  COWLIN,  Collector. 

GREENWOOD  TOWNSHIP. 

A.  C.  THOMPSON,  Justice  of  the  Peace;  GEO.  H.  GARRISON.  Supervisor; 
ADAM  WESTERMAN,  Town  Clerk;  W.  N.  WILLIS,  Assessor;  SEBREAN 
BALDWIN,  Collector. 

HEBRON  TOWNSHIP. 

HENRY  W.  MEAD,  S.  W.  BROWN,  Justices  of  the  Peace;  SAM'L  W. 
BROWN,  Supervisor;  HENRY  W.  MEAD,  Town  Clerk;  HAMLIN  FENNER, 
Assessor;  HIRAM  ROWE,  Collector. 

RICHMOND  TOWNSHIP. 

WM.  A.  McCONNELL,  HENRY  HORNBY,  Justices  of  the  Peace;  MARCUS 
FOOTE,  Supervisor;  A.  R.  ALEXANDER,  Town  Clerk;  WM.  L.  TURNER, 
Assessor;  JAMES  BACON,  Collector. 

BURTON  TOWNSHIP. 

CHAS.  MEAD,  Justice  of  the  Peace;  JOSEPH  COOLEY,  Supervisor;  WM. 
SLATER,  Town  Clerk;  WM.  PIERCE,  Assessor;  ROB'T  THOMPSON,  Collector. 

McHENRY  TOWNSHIP. 

J.  B.  PERRY,  HOMER  WATTLES,  Justices  of  the  Peace;  JOHN  M.  SMITH, 
Supervisor;  HENRY  COLBY,  Town  Clerk;  JOHN  HUEMANN,  Assessor; 
PETER  ROTHERMEL,  Collector. 

NUNDA  TOWNSHIP. 

D.  C.  MALLORY,  CHESTER  SHALES,  Justices  of  the  Peace;  B.  F.  PECK, 
Supervisor;    JOHN    MORTON,  Town  Clerk;    JOHN   DORAN,  Assessor;    R.  J. 
SUTTON,  Collector. 

ALGONQUIN  TOWNSHIP. 

JAS.  PHILP,  BENJAMIN  CARPENTER,  Justices  of  the  Peace;  C.  F. 
DIKE,  Supervisor;  HENRY  KEYES,  Town  Clerk;  JOHN  BRINK,  Assessor; 
GEORGE  DODD,  Collector. 

JUSTICES  OF  THE  PEACE. 

E.  DAYTON,  village  of  Marengo ;  JABEZ  R.  WELLS,  JOHN  B.  LYON,  village 
of  Harvard;    JAS.  G.    TEMPLETON,  village  of  Huntley;   JAS.    B.    CHURCH, 
city  of  Woodstock  ;  D.   A.  POTTER,  village  of  Richmond ;    JOHN  M.  SMITH, 
village  of  McHenry;  A.  A.  PETTIBONE,  village  of  Nunda. 


128  LODGES  AND  ASSOCIATIONS. 


LODGES  AND   ASSOCIATIONS. 


McHENRY  COUNTY. 

St.  Mark's  Lodge,  No.  63,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  Sept.  20,  1847.  First 
Officers:  John  F.  Gray,  W.  M. ;  Luke  Coon,  S.  W. ;  Calvin  Searles,  J.  W. ;  Jonathan 
Kimball,  Treasurer  ;  Henry  Petrie,  Secretary ;  Jonathan  Bliss,  S.  D. ;  George  W. 
Dana,  J.  D. ;  Silas  Chatfield,  Tyler ;  Cornelius  Lansing  and  Nicholas  Terrell,  Stewards. 
Officers,  1876 :  Edwin  E.  Thomas,  W.  M.  ;  Geo.  L.  Sherwood,  S.  W. ;  Edwin  Whit- 
son,  J.  W. ;  A.  L.  Salisbury,  Treasurer;  S.  Brink,  Secretary  ;  A.  F.  McGhee,  S.  D. ;  F. 
M.  Buell,  J.  D.  ;  J.  Petrie,  Tyler.  Meets  on  1st  and  3d  Tuesdays  in  each  month,  at 
Masonic  Hall,  Woodstock. 

Woodstock,  Chapter,  No.  36,  R.  A.  M.,  chartered  October  3, 1857.  First  Officers: 
John  D.  Pierce,  M.  E.  H.  P.  ;  Elzapahan  I.  Smith,  K. ;  Benj.  Carter,  S.  Officers, 
1876 :  E.  E.  Thomas,  M.  E.  H.  P. ;  A.  L.  Salisbury,  K.  ;  W.  H.  Stewart,  S. ;  A.  F. 
McGhee,  C.  H. ;  B.  N.  Smith,  P.  S. ;  F.  Renich,  R.  A.  C.  ;  J.  A.  Parrish,  3d  V. ;  J. 
P.  Zimpleman,  2d  V. ;  C.  N.  Kendall,  1st  V. ;  J.  Petrie,  Tyler.  Meets  on  2d  and  4th 
Mondays  of  each  month,  at  Masonic  Hall,  Woodstock. 

Calvary  Commandery,  No.  25,  organized  October  22d,  1867.  First  Officers: 
E.  W.  Smith,  Eminent  Commander ;  J.  J.  Murphy,  Generalissimo ;  Holbert  Nick- 
erson,  Captain  General ;  John  S.  Wheat,  Prelate;  Benj.  F.  Church,  S.  W. ;  Edwin  E. 
Thomas,  J.  W. ;  James  Northrup,  Treasurer  ;  John  S.  Medlar,  Recorder  ;  Alex.  L. 
Salisbury,  Standard  Bearer;  Leander  Church,  Sword  Bearer.  Officers,  1876:  E.  E. 
Thomas,  E.  C. ;  G.  B.  Southworth,  G. ;  E.  E.  Richards,  Captain  General ;  R.  K.  Todd, 
Prelate ;  W.  H.  Sanford,  S.  W. ;  G.  L.  Sherwood,  J.  W. ;  Alex  McNaughton,  S.  K.  B  ; 
R.  Diesel,  S.  W. ;  M.  Church,  W.  ;  C.  A.  Given,  Capt.  of  G.  Meets  at  Masonic  Hall, 
on  2d  and  4th  Thursdays  of  each  month,  at  Woodstock. 

Harvard  Lodge  No.  309,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  March  15,  1859.  First 
Officers,  elected  December  19,  1859:  T.  B.  Wakeman,  W.  M. ;  A.  E.  Axtel,  S.  W.  ; 
Joseph  E.  Crumb,  J.  W.  ;  Benj.  Lowell,  Treasurer  ;  A.  J.  Burbank,  Secretary;  H.  B. 
Minier,  S.  D.  ;  Hiram  Jackson,  J.  D. ;  Geo.  F.  Crawford  and  Holland  Norton,  Stew- 
ards;  G.  H.  Sherwood,  Tyler.  Officers,  1876:  L.  P.  Smith,  W.  M. ;  Aremus  Cov- 
entry, S.  W. ;  J.  W.  Groesbeck,  J.  W. ;  Wm.  B.  Walker,  Treasurer;  P.  Wilkinson, 
Secretary ;  P.  L.  Russell,  S.  D. ;  A.  M.  Leeland,  J.  D. ;  J.  B.  Rosecrantz,  Chaplain ; 
Wm.  N.  Merritt  and  Abijah  F.  Barrett,  Stewards ;  Wm.  N.  Grovesteen,  Tyler.  Meets 
on  the  1st  and  3d  Mondays  of  each  month,  at  Masonic  Hall,  Harvard. 

Harvard  Chapter  No.  91,  R.  A.  M.,  was  organized  October  5,  1866.  First 
Officers:  J.  G.  Callender,  H.  P.;  H.  B.  Minier,  K. ;  Holland  Norton,  S.  Officers, 
1876:  J.  B.  Rosecrantz,  H.  P. ;  B.  A.  Wade,  K. ;  J.  W.  Groesbeck,  S. ;  J.  C.  Crumb, 
Treasurer;  H.  C.  Crumb,  Secretary;  D.  W.  Downs,  C.  H. ;  L.  P.  Smith,  P.  S. ;  R. 


LODGES  AND  ASSOCIATIONS.  129 

Coventry,  R.  A.  C. ;  E.  Smith,  M.  3d  V. ;  P.  L.  Russell,  M.  2d  V.;  W.  H. 
Williams,  M.  1st  V. ;  W.  H.  Grobenstein,  Tyler.  Meets  on  2d  and  4th  Tuesdays  of 
each  month,  at  Masonic  Hall,  Harvard. 

Richmond  Lodge,  No.  143,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  October  2,  1854.  First 
Officers:  C.  G.  Cotting,  W.  M.  ;  Dr.  R.  F.  Bennett,  S.  W. ;  George  M.  Leach,  J. 
W. ;  Wm.  A.  McConnell,  Treasurer ;  Asa  F.  Bennett,  Secretary.  Officers,  1876 : 
Geo.  B.  Carpenter,  W.  M.  ;  J.  McConnell,  S.  W. ;  A.  R.  Alexander,  J.  W.  ;  Wm.  A. 
McConnell,  Treasurer ;  C.  G.  Cotting,  Secretary  ;  G.  P.  Wodell,  S.  D. ;  J.  A.  Ratnour, 
J.  D. ;  Wm.  Parsons,  Tyler.  Meets  on  Monday  on  or  betore  full  moon  and  second 
Monday  thereafter  at  Richmond. 

Hebron  Lodge,  No.  604,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  July  15,  1868.  First 
Officers :  H.  W.  Mead,  W.  M. ;  James  Erckenbrack,  S.  W. ;  M.  S.  Goodsell,  J.  W. ; 
David  Rowe,  Treasurer ;  George  Colburn,  Secretary  ;  D.  A.  Clarey,  S.  D. ;  Henry  Rowe, 
J.  D. ;  W.  S.  Erckenbrack,  Tyler.  Officers,  1876 :  D.  A.  Clarey,  W.  M. ;  Henry 
Housholder,  S.  W. ;  W.  H.  Noyes,  J.  W. ;  David  Rowe,  Treasurer ;  D.  S.  Blodgett, 
Secretary ;  Frank  Rowe,  S.  D. ;  John  Woodberry,  J.  D. ;  Wm.  Chapman,  S.  S.  ;  H. 
W.  Noyes,  J.  S. ;  D.  K.  Smith,  Tyler. 

Orion  Lodge,  No.  358,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  November  23,  1859.  First 
Officers :  P.  M.  Frisbie,  W.  M. ;  H.  Wayne,  S.  W. ;  S.  A.  Randall,  J.  W. ;  N.  C. 
Gardner,  Treasurer;  P.  B.  Smith,  Secretary;  Wm.  Tonipkins,  S.  D. ;  H.  W.  Belden, 
J.  D. ;  N.  C.  Gardner,  S.  S.  ;  E.  W.  Fillmore,  J.  S. ;  Cyrus  Ladd,  Tyler.  Officers, 
'1876:  N.  C.  Gardner,  W.  M. ;  H.  W.  Belden,  S.  W. ;  J.F.  Prowse,  J.  W. ;  Amos 
Capron,  Treasurer  ;  F.  S.  Sheldon,  Secretary  ;  J.  D.  Bliss,  S.  D.  ;  A.  Andrew,  J.  D. ; 
Wm.  J.  Fillmore,  S.  S.  ;  H.  J.  Bright,  J.  S.  ;  Orson  Petingale,  Tyler.  Meets  Wednes- 
day evening  on  or  before  full  moon  in  each  month  at  Union. 

Lansing  Chapter,  No.  73,  R.  A.  M.,  organized  October  27,  1864.  First  Officers: 
H.  P.  Stockton,  H.  P.;  G.  V.  Wells,  K.;  A.  G.  Simons,  S.;  M.  L.  Utter,  C.  H.;  - 
Van  Annan,  R.  A.  C. ;  H.  A.  Buck,  G.  M.  3d  V. ;  A.  Lewis,  G.  M.  2d  V. ;  Willliam 
Tompkins,  G.  M.  1st  V. ;  M.  White,  Tyler.  Officers,  1876 :  Ira  R.  Curtiss,  H.  P. ; 
W.  Avery,  K. ;  J.  W.  Green,  S. ;  G.  V.  Wells,  Treasurer;  I.  L.  James,  Secretary  ;  P.  T. 
Parkhurst,  C.  H. ;  J.  B.  Babcock,  P.  S. ;  W.  J.  Casely,  R.  A.  C. ;  G.  Crego,  G.  M.  3d 
V. ;  P.  L.  Wells,  G.  M.  2d  V. ;  H.  M.  Fillmore,  G.  M.  1st  V. ;  T.  Demon,  Tyler.  Meets 
second  Wednesday  evening  in  each  month,  at  Masonic  Hall,  Marengo. 

Marengo  Lodge,  No.  138,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  March  3,  1853.  First 
Officers:  J.  W.  Green,  W.  M.;  C.  D.  Cannon,  S.  W.;  R.  B.  Simpkins,  J.  W.  pro 
tern.;  E.  A.  Guilbert,  Secretary  pro  tern. ;  N.  Terrill,  S.  D.  pro  tern.;  D.  Hammer,  J. 
D.  pro  tern.;  D.  Barren,  Tyler,  pro  tern.  Officers,  1876:  J.  W.  Green,  W.  M. ;  Ira  R. 
Curtiss,  S.  W.;  P.  T.  Parkhurst.  J.  W.;  G.  V.  Wells,  Treasurer;  S.  J.  James,  Sec- 
retary; L.  A.  Hovey,  S.  D. ;  0.  I.  Searles,  J;  D. ;  W.  H.  Sanders,  Tyler.  Meets  1st. 
and  3d  Wednesdays  in  each  month  in  Masonic  Hall,  Marengo. 


130  LODGES  AND  ASSOCIATIONS. 

McHenry  Lodge,  No.  158,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  1854.  First  Officers:  Z. 
W.  Burnham,  W.  M. ;  J.  R.  Mack,  S.  W. ;  H.  N.  Owen,  J.  W. ;  George  Gage,  Treas- 
urer; Horace  Burton,  Secretary;  A.  H.  Nixon,  S.  D. ;  G.  W.  Burnham,  J.  D. ;  Wni. 
R.  Willard,  S.  S.;  A.  McCulley,  J.  S.;  Abner  Mack,  Tyler.  Officers,  1876:  Smith 
Searles,  W.  M. ;  J.  M.  Smith,  S.  W. ;  Philo  D.  Smith,  J.  W. ;  Albert  Hibbard, 
Treasurer;  Chas.  Morey,  Secretary;  Rollin  Wait,  S.  D. ;  Pulaski  Allen,  J.  D. ;  H. 
Colby,  Tyler.  Meets  every  two  weeks,  on  Saturday  evening  before  the  full  moon,  at  Mc- 
Henry. 

Algonquin  Lodge,  No.  256,  A.,  F.  and  A.  M.,  chartered  October  6,  1858.  First 
Officers:  Sam'l  A.  French,  W.  M. ;  Wm.  Henry,  S.  W. ;  Thos.  Plumleigh,  J.  W. ;  A. 
S.  Thomas,  Treasurer;  S.  D.  Pease,  Secretary;  James  Philp,  S.  D. ;  J.  J.  Sears,  J.  D.; 
R.  R.  Sherwood,  Tyler.  Officers,  1876 :  Wm.  A.  Nason,  W.  M. ;  J.  C.  Bennett,  S. 
W.;  Wm.  H.  Earlie,  J.  W. ;  C.  C.  Chunn,  Treasurer;  J.  Peter,  Secretary;  J.  D. 
Terenson,  Jr.,  S.  D. ;  Wm.  Stewart,  J.  D. ;  J.  Adamek,  Tyler.  Meets  1st  and  3d 
Wednesdays  of  each  month  in  Masonic  Hall,  Algonquin. 

Chemung  Lodge,  No.  326,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  chartered  Oct.  5, 1859.  First  Officers: 
Alpheus  March,  W.  M. ;  W.  G.  Billings,  S.  W. ;  J.  A.  Woods,  J.  W.  Consolidated 
with  Bonus  Lodge,  No.  258,  Boone  County,  Dec.  30,  1861,  and  newly  chartered  as 
Chemung  Lodge,  No.  258:  W.  G.  Billings,  W.  M. ;  J.  G.  Callender,  S.  W. ;  J.  A. 
Woods,  J.  W.'  Officers,  1876:  W.  G.  Billings,  W.  M. ;  A.  J.  Alderman,  S.  W. ; 
Jacob  Barth,  J.  W. 

Nunda  Lodge,  No.  169,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  organized  Oct.  2, 1855.  First  Officers: 
J.  R.  Mack,  W.  M. ;  W.  R.  Willard,  S.  W. ;  H.  Green,  J.  W. ;  G.  A.  Palmer,  Treasurer ;' 
N.  Buck,  Secretary ;  0.  Mansfield,  S.  D. ;  M.  H.  Buck,  J.  D. ;  S.  A.  French,  S.  S. ; 
J.  Barthell,  J.  S. ;  W.  H.  Huffman,  Tyler.  Officers,  1876:  J.  H.  Palmer,  W.  M. ; 
Orrin  Mansfield,  S.  W. ;  Charles  H.  Stone,  J.  W. ;  William  Hill,  Treasurer ;  John 
Morton,  Secretary ;  Walter  B.  Fitch,  S.  D. ;  Cecil  C.  Pettibone,  J.  D. ;  Charles 
H.  Lanning,  S.  S. ;  Joseph  H.  Wilbur,  J.  S. ;  Ole  Arnesen,  Tyler.  Meets  2d  and  4th 
Saturdays  in  each  month  at  Masonic  Hall,  Nunda. 

Guardian  Lodge,  No.  60, 1.  0.  0.  F.  Officers  for  1876  :  George  Bachman,  N.  G. ; 
Jacob  I£uhn,  V.  G. ;  Richard  Roessler,  Secretary ;  Jacob  Schwamb,  Treasurer ;  Richard 
Roessler,  Representative.  Appointed  Officers  :  Jacob  Kropp,  Ward. ;  Chris.  Hausauer, 
Cond. ;  H.  Schneider,  Jun.  Guard. ;  Ole  Blome,  R.  S.  N.  G. ;  Henry  Munzer,  L.  S.  N.  G. ; 
Michael  Eckert,  R.  S.  V.  G. ;  Daniel  Plocher,  L.  S.  V.  G. ;  Michael  Schneider,  R. 
S.  I. ;  Alois  Dreyer,  L.  S.  S. ;  Chas.  Retterer,  P.  G. ;  R.  J.  Os.man,  D.  G.  M.  Meets 
every  Monday,  at  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  Choate's  Block,  Woodstock. 

Woodstock  Division,  No.  998,  Sons  of  Temperance,'  organized  December,  1874. 
Officers,  1876 :  L.  H.  S.  Barrows,  W.  P. ;  J.  E.  Jones,  P.  W.  P. ;  Mrs.  A.  B.  Sheets,' 
W.  A. ;  A.  B.  Sheets,  R.  S. ;  Jennie  Lemmers,  Asst.  R.  S. ;  C.  Barrows,  F.  S. ;  H. 
T.  Nettleton,  Chaplain ;  Chas.  Haas,  Cond. ;  Maggie  McLain,  Asst.  Cond. ;  Aggie  Mc- 
.Lain,  I.  S. ;  George  Skinner,  0.  S.  Meets  every  Friday  evening,  at  Thomas'  Hall, 
Woodstock. 


BIOGRAPHICAL 

DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


ALGONQUIN  TOWNSHIP. 

ABBOTT,  A.  C.,  Farmer  and  Mechanic,  n.  w.  Sec.  17;  Cary  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.  1826 ;  owns  66  acres  of  land  ;  value  $2,300  ;  been  Justice 
of  Peace ;  was  one  year  in  Union  Army,  One  Hundred  and  Forty-Seventh  111.  Vol. 
Inf.  Married  Melissa  Wheeler,  of  Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1847,  who  was  born 
1826  ;  had  eight  children,  five  boys  and  three  girls  ;  lost  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

ABBOTT,  SANDY,  Carpenter,  Sec.  17  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

ADAMS,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

ADAMEK,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

ADAMEK,  JOSEPH,  Carriage  Maker ;  Algonquin ;  born  in  Bohemia,  1834  ; 
came  to  America,  1852,  and  to  McHenry  Co.,  1871.  Married  Bartha  Dvorak,  of 
Barrington,  1860  ;  Mrs.  Adamek  is  a  native  of '.Bohemia;  has  six  children,  three 
boys  and  three  girls. 

AHRENS,  FRED.,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 
ALLASON,  ISAAC,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 
ALLEN,  CHAS.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 
ALLEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

ARVEDSON,  REV.  PETER,  Pastor  of  Episcopal  Church,  Sec.  22  ;  Algon- 
quin P.  0.  ;  born  in  Sweden,  1822;  came  to  America,  1841,  and  to  Algonquin, 
1842  ;  owns  50  acres  land  ;  valued  $3,750.  Married  Hannah  Adelia  Cornish,  grand- 
daughter of  Andrew  Cornish,  M.  D. ;  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  McHenry  Co., 
Sept.  4th,  1848 ;  had  twelve  children,  five  boys  and  seven  girls  ;  eleven  now  living. 

ALMERDER, ,  Wood  Carver  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

ASHTON,  L.  C.,  Lives  with  father ;  Crystal  Lake. 

ASHTON,  T.  H.,  Proprietor  Crystal  Lake  House,  Crystal  Lake ;  born  in  Orleans 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  1815  ;  came  West,  1855  ;  settled  in  Cuba,  Lake  Co.  Ill ;  lived  there  ten 
years ;  came  to  this  county,  1866 ;  owns  Blocks  1  and  9,  Crystal  Lake.  Married 
Hulda  Chase,  1839  ;  born  in  Monroe  Co.  N.  Y.,  1819  ;  had  nine  children,  four 
boys  and  five  girls ;  two  boys  and  one  girl  dead. 

AYELS WORTH,  J.,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 
BALDWIN,  JAMES,  Retired ;  Crystal  Lake. 
BALDWIN,  J.  A.,  School  Teacher  ;  Crystal  Lake. 
BALESTY,  CHARLES,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 
BALESTY,  PAT.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
BANNISTER,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 


132  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

BEARDSLEY,  A.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
BENTHUSEN,  HENRY,  Blacksmith  ;  Algonquin. 
BEDFORD,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 
BEARDSLEY,  W.  H.,  Engineer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
BENNETT,  J.  C.,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 
BEARDSLEY,  Z.,  Retired;  Crystal  Lake. 

BENSON,  E.  H.v  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  21,  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Chautauqua 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  1832  ;  came  to  this  county,  1855  ;  owns  380  acres  land ;  value  $15,200  ; 
been  Town  Supervisor  two  years;  is  School  Trustee  at  present.  Married  Alvira 
Miller,  daughter  of  Jessie  F.  Miller,  of  Algonquin,  in  1861 ;  had  five  children, 
three  boys  and  two  girls  ;  one  boy  dead. 

BENSON,  W.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Algonquin  P.  O. 

BENTLEY,  B.  B.,  Physician  ;  Algonquin. 

BERGIN,  JOHN.  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9  ;  Cary  Station  P.  0. 

BERKLEY,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

BINK,  CHARLES,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

BIRKLE,    CHARLES,    Farmer,   n.  w.  Sec.  36;  Algonquin  P.   0.;  born  in 
Baden,  Germany,  1839;  came  to   America  1862,   and  to  this  Co.  the  same  year; 
owns  98  acres  land;  value  $45  per  acre.     Married  Meno   Grouse,  1862  ;  she  was 
born  in  Germany,  1838  ;  has  five  children,  three  bojs  and  two  girls.     Republican 
Lutheran. 

BLONNER,  AM  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9 ;  Barrington  P.  0. ;  born  in  Germany, 
1823;  came  to  this  Co.  1864;  owns  100  acres  land;  value  $3,000.  Married 
Cathrina  Blony,  a  native  of  Germany,  1846 ;  had  four  children,  three  boys  and 
one  girl. 

BOOK,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

BOBBIN,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

BOND,  G.  W.  S.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

BOWERS,  C.  A.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

BOURK,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

BOHL,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

BOHL,  THEODORE,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

BOHARSHET,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

BOWERS,  A.  L.,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

BOLAN,  CHARLES,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

BOHARSHET,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

BOORS,  F.,  Laborer,  Nunda. 

BRANNON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  Cary  P.  O. 

BRINK,  H.  J.,  Laborer,  Algonquin. 

BRATZLER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  36 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Baden,  Germany,  1828  ;  came  to  America,  1851,  and  to  this  county,  1853  ;  is  School 
Director  at  the  present  time.  Married  Christina  Deuchler,  1853;  she  was  born  in 
Germany,  1831  ;  has  six  children,  five  boys  and  one  girl.  Republican  ;  Methodist. 

BRATZLER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
BRINK,  ABRAM,  Carpenter;  Algonquin. 

BRINK,  JOHN,  County  Surveyor,  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Notary  Public  ; 
Crystal  Lake;  born  in  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  12,  1811  ;  came  to  McHenry 
County  in  1841  ;  owns  Lots  9  and  10  in  Block  10,  Crystal  Lake;  has  been  County 
Sheriff,  also  Assessor,  20  years.  Married  Kate  A.,  daughter  of  Billings  Throop,  of 
Hartland,  Windsor  Co.,  Vt.,  March  5,  1840  ;  had  two  children,  girls ;  one  dead. 
Republican. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  133 

BROWN,  S.  R.,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9  ;  Gary  P.  0. 

BROWN,  FRANK,  Laborer;  Ateonquin. 

BROWN,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

BROWN,  S.  R.,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Gary  P.  0. 

BROWN,  W.  C.,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

BUEHLER,  JOSEPH,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

BUCK,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

BUCK,  A.,  Retired  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

BUEHLER,  JOHN,  Shoemaker  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

BUCK,  SILAS,  Mechanic  and  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

BUCK,  E.,  Farmer,  Section  16 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

BUTLER,  J.  B.  Farmer  and  Mechanic,  Sec.  2 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BUTLER,  WILLIAM.  Retired  Merchant;  Nunda. 

BURKHOLTZ,  JOHN,  General  Merchant ;  Crystal  Lake. 

BUTLER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BERNARD,  E.  C.,  Lives  with  J.  B.  Butler,  Section  2  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

BUSHNELL,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CADWELL,  B.,  SEN.,  Pensioner,  Sec.  19;  Crystal  Lake. 

CADWELL,  S.  B.,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  19  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CADWELL,  B.,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CARPENTER,  B.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Crystal  Lake. 

CARY,  DANIEL,  Laborer  ;  Cary  Station. 

CHAMPLIN,  WILLIAM,  Laborer  ;  Cary  Station. 

CHANDLER,  HENRY,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  34  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

CHANDLER,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

CHRISTINSON,  S.,  Laborer  ;  Nunda. 

CHUNN,  C.  C.,  Druggist  and  Postmaster  of  Algonquin ;  born  in  Union  Co.,  Ind., 
1824 ;  came  to  this  county  1837 ;  owns  village  Lots  4  and  9,  Block  8,  Algonquin, 
value  of  property  $5,000 ;  been  Road  Commissioner  six  years,  School  Trustee  six 
years  and  School  Director  twelve  years.  Had  two  wives :  first,  E.  A.  Goodrich,  1858, 
five  children  ;  second  wife,  C.  M.  Flanner,  1870,  of  De  Kalb  Co.,  Ind.,  four 
children. 

CHAPELL,  S.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  O. 

CHURCH,  L.  M.,  Renter  S.  S.  Gates,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  Cary  P.  0. 

CHAPELL,  E.   C.,  Station  Agent;  Algonquin. 

CHAPELL,  GEORGE,  Merchant:  Algonquin. 

CLAPSATTLE,  J.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CLOW,  DAVID,  Farmer  and  Steamboatman,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CLOW,  J.  M.,  Steamboat  Mate  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

CLOW,  DELOS,  Farmer,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  5 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CLOW,  FRED.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  .  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CONOVER,  J.  L.,  SEN.,  Farmer  and  Mechanic,  Sec.  18  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CLEARMAN,  CHARLES,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

COLLINS,  C.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7-,  R.  9 ;  Gary  P.  0.  ;  born  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1833  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  value  $2,000  ;  is  School  Director  at  present.  Had 
two  wives :  first  wife,  Julia  Coss,  of  Algonquin,  formerly  of  New  York  ;  second 
wife,  Alice  Corkin,  of  Cary,  born  1850. 

COLLINS,  SAMUEL,  Laborer ;  Cary  Station. 
COLBOW,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
CONOVER,  J.  L.,  JR.  ;  Laborer,  Crystal  Lake. 

CORL,  H.  D.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  33 ;  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Schenectady  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1814:  came  to  this  county  1848  ;  owns  90  acres  land,  value  $4,500. 


134  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Married  Mary  Ann  Schryver,  of  Manlius,  N.  Y.,  1841  ;  had  seven  children,  four 
boys  and  three  girls ;  one  boy  served  two  years  in  Union  Army,  and  died  immedi- 
ately on  his  return  home. 

CORKINS,  PAT'K,  Laborer ;  Gary  Station. 
COSS,  WILLIAM,  Laborer  ;  Carey  Station. 
COX,  C.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Cary  P.  0. 
COX,  F.,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  11 ;  Cary  P.  0. 

CRABTREE,  E.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9;  Cary  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Alleghany  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1837  ;  came  to  this  county  1840  ;  owns  120  acres  land,  value  $5, 400.  Served 
three  years  in  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Ella  D.  Heath,  of  Elgin,  111., 
1868  ;  had  one  son.  Republican  ;  Free  Methodist. 

CRABTREE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sees.  7  and  5,  R.  9  ;  Cary  Township. 

CRABTREE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Alleghany 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  1823;  came  to  this  county  1840  ;  owns  252  acres  of  land,  value  $11,500  ; 
been  School  Commissioner  twelve  years.  Married  Betsy  Hubbard  in  1848,  who 
was  born  in  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  two  children,  one  boy  and  one  girl ;  son 
dead.  Republican  ;  Free  Thinker. 

CRABTREE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  6,  Range  9  ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Alleghany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1827  ;  came  to  this  county  1840  ;  owns  189  acres  of  land, 
value  $45  per  acre ;  is  School  Trustee  at  present.  Married  Betsey  Weaver,  who 
was  born  in  Oswego,  N.  Y.,  1853 ;  had  six  children,  two  boys  and  four  girls,  two 
girls  dead.  Republican  ;  Free  Thinker. 

CRANEY,  DAVID  E..  Railroad  Mechanic,  Sec.  18,  R.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

CRABTREE,  0.  S.,  Laborer  ;  Cary  Station. 

CROWLEY,  PATRICK,  Laborer  ;  Cary  Station. 

CROW,  JAMES,  Gardener,  Sec.  6  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

CUSHMAX,  J..  Laborer;  Cary  Station. 

DAGELMAN,  A.,  Merchant ;  Crystal  Lake. 

DENNIS,  D,,  JR.,  Laborer ;  Cary  Station. 

DAILY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

DIKE,  GEORGE,  Retired  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

DAYH  ARSH,  HARLEY,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  13  ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Madi- 
son Co.,  N.  Y.,  1852 ;  came  to  this  county  1856 ;  owns  104  acres  of  land,  value 
$4,160.  Married  Nellie  Hitchcock,  of  Algonquin,  1873;  has  one  child. 

DERICKS,' HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;   Algonquin  P.  O. 

DIKE,  W.  W.,  C.  F.  &  C.  E.,  Farmers,  Sec.  17  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  O. 

DILLY,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

DILLY,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  3 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

DODD,  AMBROSE,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

DODGE,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  cor.  Sec.  1  ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Boston,  Mass., 
1851 ;  came  to  this  county  1867  ;  owns  155  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre  ;  is 
School  Director  at  present.  Married  Mary  P.  Snow,  of  Cambridge,  Mass.,  1871  ; 
has  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl.  Republican  ;  Spiritualist. 

DOLE,  C.  S.,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser,  Grain  Dealer  and  Ice  Dealer,  Sees.  6  and  7  ;  Crys- 
tal Lake  P.  0. 

DODD,  GEO.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  Cary  P.  0. 
DOLAN,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 
DOLAN,  PHILIP,  Laborer  ;  Cary  Station. 
DONOVAN,  JAMES,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 
DONOVAN,  GEORGE,  Laborer ;  Cary  Station. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  135 

DUNN,  GEORGE,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

DUNN,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Gary  Station. 

DUENSING,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

DUFFY,  D.  A.,  Sportsman;  Crystal  Lake. 

DYGERT,  H.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

DUNN,  DENNIS,  Farmer  and  R.  R.  Employe,  Sec.  13 ;  Gary  P.  0. 

EARLEY,  G.  W.,  Retired;  Algonquin. 

EELLS,  L.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,"R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

EHLERS,  ADOLPH,  R.  R.  Section  Boss ;  Cary  Station. 

ENENSON,  THOMAS,  Shoemaker;  Algonquin. 

ERICKSON,  P.,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

ESTERGREN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
Sweden,  1817  ;  came  to  America  1841,  and  to  this  county  1844  ;  owns  172  acres 
of  land,  value  $8,600 ;  is  School  Direcror,  and  has  been  fifteen  years  ;  is  also  Road 
Commissioner.  Married  Frederika  Adolphina  Grandahl  in  1856,  who  is  a  native 
of  Sweden  ;  has  had  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls. 

ESTERGREEN,  I ,  Lives  on  S.  S.  Gates'  farm,  Sec.  15  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

EXTROM,  PETER,  Laborer,  Crystal  Lake. 

FITCH.  W.  B.,  Merchant ;  Crystal  Lake. 

FERGUSON,  J.  D.,  Sr.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

FERGUSON,  J.  D.,  Jr.,  Merchant ;  Algonquin. 

FOLTZ,  FREDERICK,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

FOLTZ,  FRANK,  Mechanic;  Algonquin. 

FOLTZ,  HENRY,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

FORN,  FRANK,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

FORBES,  M.,  Mechanic;  Crystal  Lake. 

FORD,  PARK  J.,  Gardener ;  Crystal  Lake. 

FORD,  V.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Algonquin  P.  O. ;  born  in  Algonquin ;  owns  73 
acres  of  land,  value  $5,800  ;  has  been  Town  Collector;  was  non-commissioned  offi- 
cer of  Co.  I,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  three  years.  His  mother,  Mrs.  Lucy  B. 
Ford,  widow,  was  born  in  Essex  Co.,  Vt.,  and  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1841 ;  had 
four  children,  three  boys  and  one  girl ;  two  boys  served  three  years  each  in  Union 
Army ;  H.  B.  and  V.  N.  Ford.  H.  B.  Ford  served  'in  Co.  H,  Thirty-sixth  111. 

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FORD,  E.  A.,  Farmer,  with  mother,  Sec.  29 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
FOSTER,  S.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

PRARY,  G.  S.,  Farmer,  e.  ben.  Sec.  14  ;  Cary  P.  O. ;  born  in  Cattaraugus  Co.,  X. 
Y.,  1829  ;  came  to  county  1843  ;  owns  360  acres  of  land,  value,  $14,400  ;  is  School 
Trustee  at  present.  Married  Elizabeth  Crabtree,  of  Alleghany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1854  ; 
she  was  born  1832  ;  has  three  children.  «girls. 

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GATES,  WILLIAM  D.,  Son  of  S.  S.  Gates,  of  Crystal  Lake ;  was  born  in 
Ashland,  Ohio,  1852;  came  to  this  county  the  same  year,  with  his  parents;  his 
mother,  Sylvia  D.  Gates,  widow  of  S.  S.  Gates,  daughter  of  Jabez  Day,  of  Worces- 
ter Co.,  Mass.  Married  S.  S.  Gates  Nov.  13,  1844 ;  had  five  children,  two  boys  and 
three  girls ;  one  son,  Sunnier  E.,  served  three  years  in  Union  army ;  was  captured 

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arid  imprisoned  in  Libby  three  months,  then  carried  to  hospital. 

GENUNG,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
GIBBS,  H.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
GEER,  ERASTUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  :  Crystal  Lake  P.  0- 


136  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

GEER,  WILLIAM,  Lightning  Rod  Peddler,  Sec.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
GEER,  ROBERT,  Lightning  Rod  Peddler,  Sec.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

GILLIL AN,  MARGARET,  s.  e.  Sec.  23 ;    Algonquin  P.  0. ;   born  in  Poca- 

hontas  Co.,  Va.,  1797  ;  came  to  this  county,  1834;  owns  216  acres  of  land,   value, 

$11,000;    had    nine    children,   three  sons  and  six  daughters;  lost  two  sons  and 

'    three  daughters.     She  is  the  widow  of  Samuel  Gillilan,  who  died  in  18  J7  ;  they 

were  the  first  settlers  in  Algonquin  ;   Methodist. 

GILLILAN,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
GILLILAN,  QUINCEY,  Laborer,  with  father ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

GILLILAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Greenbrier 
Co.,  W.  Va. ;  caine  to  this  county  in  1835  ;  was  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  Algon- 
quin ;  owns  800  acres  of  land,  value,  $32,000 ;  has  been  Constable,  Supervisor, 
Justice  of  the  Peace,  etc.  Had  two  wives;  first,  Susan  Crabtree,  married  in  1841  ; 
one  child  ;  second,  Belinda  Clauson,  of  Cook  Co.,  111.  ;  married  1845  ;  six  children, 
four  living. 

'GOODMAN,  THOMAS,  Blacksmith;  Crystal  Lake. 
GOODMAN,  P.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 
GOODMAN;  JOSEPH,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
GORAM,  DAVID,  Farmer  of  S.  S.  Gates,  Sec.  4 ;  Nunda,  P.  0. 
GOODWIN,  V.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Gary  P.  0. 
GOODWIN,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Cary  P.  0. 
GOLDERMAN,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  25,  on  H.  Plinka's  farm  ;    Algonquin 

P.   0. 
GOODRICH,  S.,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  29,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

GOODRICH,  IRA  C.,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  20  ;  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Chau- 
tauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1821 ;  came  West  to  Cook  Co.,  1834  ;  lived  there  four  years; 
then  came  to  Kane  Co.;  lived  there  six  years;  then  to  this  county  in  1843; 
been  School  Director  twelve  years  and  Road  Master  fifteen  years.  Married  Miss 
D.  J.  West,  of  Elgin,  111.,  1843,  formerly  of  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  had  five  children, 
three  boys  and  two  girls,  one  boy  dead.  Republican. 

GRANTHAN,  J.,  Farmer ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
GREEN,  C.  H.,  Farmer.  Sec.  10  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

GRANTHAN,  WM.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  cor.  Sec.  1  ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  England, 
1833;  came  to  America  1869,  and  to  this  county  in  1871.  Married  Fannie  Biel 
in  1854,  who  was  born  in  England  also  ;  she  died  August,  1876 ;  has  eleven  children, 
six  boys  and  five  girls.  Rep. ;  Free  Methodist. 

GREEN,  DEFOREST,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  10 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
GRIMES,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Nunda  P.  0. 
GRIMES,  RUSSELL,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
GUDKA,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  R.  9;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
HAMILTON.  HARVEY,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 
HAGAR,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
HAMILTON,  MINARD,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  14;  Cary  P.  0. 
HANDRACK,  WILLIAM,  House  Carpenter ;  Crystal  Lake. 
HAMILTON,  A.,  Blacksmith  and  Wagon  Maker;  Algonquin. 

HAMILTON,  S.  H.,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  14 ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Montgomery 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  1814;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  owns  260  acres  of  land,  value 
810,400.  Married  Eliza  McGinnis,  of  Fairfield,  Vt.,  1838,  who  was  born  1816; 
had  eight  children,  five  boys  and  three  girls ;  one  son,  J.  Hamilton,  served  as  Cap- 
tain of  Co.  G,  Fifty-second  Reg.  111.  Vol.  Inf. 


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HARRIMAN,  J.,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
HARBACK,  N.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
HARBACK,  WM.,  DR.,  Physician;  Algonquin. 
HARTQUIST,  A.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
HARVEY,  GEORGE,  Miller;  Algonquin. 

HARBACK,  D.  D.,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  1 ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1818;  came  to  this  county  in  1842;  owns  77  acres  of  land,  valuation  $3,850; 
been  Road  Commissioner  two  years  and  School  Director  two  years.  Married 
Mariah  Haven,  of  Algonquin,  in  1847,  who  was  born  in  Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had 
one  child.  Republican  ;  Free  Methodist. 

HAYES,  C.  W.,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

HERRIMAN.,  F.,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

HAY,  S.  C.,  REV.,  Minister  Congregational  Church ;  Crystal  Lake. 

HALBERTON,  JAMES,  Pump  Maker ;  Crystal  Lake. 

HEAD,  HARVEY,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

HEIDEMAN,  HENRY,  Miller;  Algonquin. 

HELM,  JOHN,  Merchant ;  Algonquin. 

HILL,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9 ;  Cary  P.  0. 

HENK,  HENRY.  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  36;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Leuzerne,  Ger- 
many, in  1835;  came  to  America  in  1854,  and  settled  in  Cook  Co.;  lived  there  five 
years  and  then  came  to  this  county,  1859  ;  owns  130  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,200. 
Married  Caroline  Haase,  in  1863,  who  was  born  in  Hanover,  Germany  ;  has  five 
children,  two  boys  and  three  girls. 

HILBERT,  JACOB,  Farmer  of  L.  D.  Lowell,  Sec.  7 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

HICKOK,  S.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

HICKOK,  PRESTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

HILL,  WILLIAM,  General  Merchant ;  Crystal  Lake. 

HICKOK,  LUTHER,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

HOUGHTALING,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

HOUGHTALING,  F.,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

HOUGHTALING,  JOSEPH,  Laborer,  with  his  father ;  Algonquin. 

HOWELL,  A.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

HUBBARD,  H.  B.,  Stock  Dealer ;  Algonquin. 

HUNTLEY,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

HUNTLEY,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

HUNTLEY,  ALMA  M.,  Mrs.,  Sec.  32,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  widow  of 
Stephen  M.  Huntley,  who  was  born  in  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  who  died  January  27' 
1872  ;  was  daughter  of  Cornelius  Carman,  of  Tompkins  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  born  in  1814  5 
came  to  this  county  in  1847  ;  estate  consists  of  137  acres,  valued  at  $6,850.  Mar- 
ried in  1832  ;  had  eight  children,  seven  boys  and  one  girl.  Had  three  boys  in  the 
Union  army ;  one  son,  David  Huntley,  was  killed  in  the  battle  of  Vicksburg;  Wm. 
Huntley  was  shot  through  the  neck  in  the  battle  of  Corinth. 

HUNTLEY,  M.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

HUNTER,  ANDREW,  Farmer  of  Mrs.  Hill,  Sec.  15  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

HUNTER,  JOSEPH,  Constable ;  Crystal  Lake. 

HUNTER,  ALEX.,  Mechanic,  Crystal  Lake. 

INGERSOL,  C.  T.,  House  Carpenter  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

IRWIN,  GEORGE,  Mason ;  Crystal  Lake. 

JAYNE,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

JAYNE,  G.  D.,  Miller,  Sec.  19,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0.;  born  in  Lake  Co.,  Ill,  in 
1840  ;  owns  27  acres  of  land  and  mill  privilege ;  value  of  property,  $8,000 ;  served  one 


138  DIRECTORY  OF  McHEXRY  COUNTY. 

year  in  the  Fifty-second  111.  Vol.  Cav.  Married  Elizabeth  A.  Morey,  of  Algonquin, 
in  1862  ;  had  eight  children,  two  boys  and  six  girls  ;  one  boy  and  two  girls  are  dead. 
Democrat ;  Free  Thinker. 

JOHNSON,  J.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Gary  P.  0. 

JAYNE,  E.  S.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  29,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Steubeu 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1836  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $7,200  ;  has  been  seven  years  School  Director.  Married  Hattie  Houghtaling,  of 
Ely,  Lake  Co.,  111. ;  has  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl.  Democrat ;  Free 
Thinker. 

JACKMAN,  R.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
JACK  MAN,  J.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
JONES,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

JOHNSTON,  B.  E.,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  18,  R.  9  ;  Cary  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Franklin  Co., 
Penn.,  1828  ;  came  to  this  County,  1843  ;  owns  110  acres  land  ;  value  $60  per  acre. 
His  mother,  Julia  A.  Johnston,  lives  with  him. 

KAMMINE,  CARL,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 

KENDREW,  WILLIAM,  Laborer ;  Nunda. 

KEE,  \V.  L.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

KEE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

KEE,  ROBERT,  Farmer  of  J.  D.  Ferguson,  Sec.  33  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

KEE,  W.  M.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

KEE,  JAMES,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  32,  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland,  1814; 
came  to  America  1831,  and  to  this  county,  1849  ;  owns  214  acres  land  ;  value  $13,500  ; 
has  been  School  Director  several  terms,  is  also  at  present.  Married  Rachel  Morton, 
of  N.  Y.  City,  1836  ;  had  twelve  children,  eight  boys  and  four  girls;  two  boys 
dead ;  one  boy  served  three  years  in  Union  Army. 

KEIZER,  CHARLES,  Cabinet  Maker  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

KEYES,  A.,  Gardener ;  Crystal  Lake. 

KELLY,  W.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

KELLY,  JOSEPH,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

KELLY,  ORLANDO,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

KELLY,  FEILANDO,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

KERN,  DAVID,  Mechanic  ;  Algonquin. 

KETCHUM,  F.  E.,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

KEYES,  HENRY,  Mechanic  and  Town  Clerk ;  Algonquin. 

KEYES,  F.  V.,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

KING,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

KING,  C.,  Farmer  for  S.  S.  Gates,  Sec.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake,  P.  0. 

KLINCK,  J.  S.,  Farmer ;  Algonquin. 

KLINCK,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

KNOLL,  C.  D.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

KNOX,  WILLIAM,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

KOBS,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

KRAMPER,  PETER,  Farmer  ;  Algonquin. 

KRITCKA,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sea  17,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

KRUGEL,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;   Algonquin. 

KROPSKA,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

KRUSE,  CHARLES,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LADE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

LADE,  SAMUEL,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

LAMPHUR,  L.,  Blacksmith;  Crystal  Lake. 


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LANNING,  G.,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 

LANNING,  CHAS.  H.,  Blacksmith  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LEONARD,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LEONARD,  THOMAS,  Iceman  for  C.  D.  Dole ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LEONARD,  J.  W.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LINDSAY,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  Gary  Station. 

LOCKWOOD,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

LOCK  WOOD,  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Cary  P.  0. 

LORD,  C.  F.,  Horse  Dealer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LONG,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LOWELL,  L.  D.,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon ;  Crystal  Lake. 

LUKASH,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  R.  9 ;  Gary  P.  0. 

LUND,  J.  H.,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

LYE,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  -Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

MAGEE,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

M AGEE,  DAVID,  Farmer ;  Algonquin. 

MARSHALL,  GEORGE,  Miller ;  Algonquin. 

MARLOW,  J.  W.,  Merchant;  Crystal  Lake. 

McCOLLUM,  CHARLES,  U.  S.  Mail  Carrier ;  Crystal  Lake. 

McCLUNG,  EDWARD,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

MCDONALDS,  J.,  Laborer;  Nunda. 

MCDONALDS,  M.,  Laborer;  Nunda. 

McGRAW.  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

McKAY,  D.  D.,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

McKAY,  THOMAS,  Farmer  of  J.  Pyatt,  Sec.  28;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

McKEE,  R.  B.,  Farmer;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

McMANNAMAN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

McNABB,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

McNITT,  JAMES,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

McNITT,  VOL.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

McNETT,  LEVI,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  18 ;  Cary,  P.  0 ;  born  in  Oswego  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  in  1832 ;  owns  208  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $7,500 ;  came  to  this  county  in 
1849.  Married  Sarah  Jane  Wavvison  in  1854,  who  was  born  in  Caledonia  Co.,  Vt., 
in  1836  ;  had  six  children,  three  boys  and  three  girls  ;  one  girl  dead.  Republican  ; 
Free  Methodist. 

McNITT,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Gary  Station. 

MILLER,  REV.  Minister  of  Free  Methodist  Church;  Crystal  Lake. 

MILLER,  J.  F.,  Lives  with  E.  H.  Benson;  Algonquin. 

MILLER,  AUGUST,  Laborer ;   Cary  Station. 

MILLER,  WILLIAM,  Wagon  and  Carriage  Maker ;  Crystal  Lake. 

MINARD,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

MITCHELL,  W.  W.,    Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

MINARD,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

MORLEY,  BENJAMIN,  Laborer;.  Algonquin. 

MITCHEL,  DAVID,  Farmer  and  breeder  of  blooded  stock.  Sec.  33  ;  Algonquin 
P.  0. ;  born  Ayrshire,  Scotland,  in  1832;  came  to  America  in  1851,  and  to  this 
county  in  1855.  Owns  278  acres  of  land,  value  $14,000.  Married  Jane  Barr,  of 
Ayrshire,  Scotland,  in  1851 ;  she  was  born  in  1829  ;  had  five  children,  one  boy  and 
four  girls. 

MIXBOWER,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

MORTON,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Algonquin  P.  O. 

MORTON,  EDWARD,  SR..  Farmef,  Sec.  32  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

MORTON,  EDWARD,  JR.,  Farmer,  with  his  father,  Sec.  32 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 


140  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

MORTON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

MORTON,  C.  W.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

MORRISON,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

MORRISON,  FRANK,  Laborer ;  Gary  Station. 

MORRIS,  T.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

MORRIS,  W.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

MUNSHAW,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

MUNSHAW,  WILLIAM.  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

NASH,  SETH,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

NASON,  WM.  A.,  M.  D.,  Physician ;  Algonquin ;  born  in  Hallowell,  Maine, 
June  21,  1842;  came  to  this  county  in  1868;  owns  lot  on  which  he  resides; 
was  Acting  Assistant  Surgeon  in  Virginia,  serving  at  the  Gordonsville  Hospital,  and 
also  at  Yorktown  ;  Dr.  Nason  has  one  of  the  finest  collections  of  natural  history  in 
Northern  Illinois.  Married  Miss  Anna  Goodson,  of  Algonquin,  June  29,  1874; 
she  was  born  in  Dundee  Township. 

OGBIN,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

OGBIN,  THOMAS,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  22 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

O'NEIL,  OWEN,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

PADDOCK,  R.,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

PADDOCK,  R.,  JR.,  Laborer,  Sec.  5  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

PADDOCK,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

PADDOCK,  T.  H.,  Laborer ;  Gary  Station. 

PADDOCK,  R.  A.,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  7,  R.  9 ;  Gary  P.  0. 

PADDOCK,  C.  A.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

PADDOCK,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  Gary  P.  0. ;  born  Monroe  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1822 ;  came  to  this  county  1843  ;  owns  133  acres  of  land,  value  $6,000  ; 
been  Road  Commissioner  twelve  years.  Married  Elvira  Humphrey,  of  Tioga  Co., 
N.  Y.,  in  1847  ;  born  1827  ;  had  thirteen  children,  six  boys  and  seven  girls;  lost 
three  boys  and  two  girls.  Independent ;  Disciple. 

PARKHURST,  A.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

PARSONS,  L.  M.,  School  Teacher ;  Cary  Station. 

PARSONS,  P.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  Cary  P.  0. 

PARSONS,  W.  M.,  Laborer;  Cary  Station. 

PATCH,  W.  H.,  Painter ;  Crystal  Lake. 

PATTERSON,  DAVID  and  JAMES,  Farmers  for  H.  Lye,   Sec.  4 ;  Crystal  Lake 

P.O. 

PATTERSON,  JAMES,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 
MURPHY,  J.  J.,  Station  Agent ;  Cary. 

PEACOCK,  GEO.  M.,  Miller;  Algonquin;  born  in  Cook  Co.,  111.,  1848; 
came  to  this  county  in  1869 ;  owns  the  Mill,  Lot  and  Water  Privilege. 

PEASE,  EPHRAIM,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ,  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
PECK,  E.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 
PEELER,  GEORGE,  SR.,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
PEELER,  GEORGE,  JR.,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
PERRY,  F.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

PERKINS,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. ;  born  in  Livingston 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  1830  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1853 ;  lived  in  the  county 
twenty-three  years.  Married  Julia  Buok,  of  Chemung,  N.  Y.,  who  died  in  1874; 
married  Martha  Wallace,  of  Hampshire  Co.,  Mass.,  1875  ;  had  nine  children  by 
first  wife — Ellen,  Alice,  Efiie,  Charles,  Frank,  Lawrence,  Fannie,  Willie  and 
Feloy  ;  Martha  Wallace  had  two,  Willie  and  Helen  Wallace. 


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PETERS,  JOHN,  Hardware  Merchant ;  Algonquin. 
PETTIBONE,  J.  T.,  Farmer.  Sec.  10  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
PETTIBONE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  10 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
PETTIBONE,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  Section  4 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
PINGRY,  CHARLES,  Laborer;  Nunda. 

PPLAWM,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Baden,  Ger- 
many, 1839  ;  came  to  America  in  1865,  and  to  this  county  the  same  year ;  owns 
72  acres  of  land,  value  $45  per  acre.  Married  Elizabeth  Frye,  1868,  who  was  born 
in  Germany  also  ;  had  six  children,  three  boys  and  three  girls.  Republican  ; 
Methodist. 

PHILLIPS,  HOWARD,  Works  father's  farm,  Sec.  27  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
PHILP,  JAMES,  Money  Lender,  Real  Estate  Dealer;  Algonquin. 

PHILLIPS,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  27  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bucks 
Co.,  Penn.,  June  1,  1797;  came  to  this  county  in  1848  ;  owns  150  acres  of  land, 
value  $9,000  ;  has  been  School  Director  three  years.  Married  Naomi  Garrison,  of 
Hunterdon  Co.,  N.  J.,  1831,  who  was  born  1806;  had  six  children,  three  boys  and 
three  girls,  one  girl  dead.  Republican  ;  Spiritualist. 

PHILLIPS,  WILLET,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  27 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bucks 
Co.,  Penn.,  1834 ;  came  to  this  county  1848.  Married  Melinda  Balch,  of  Genesee 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  1861,  who  was  born  1835;  had  four  children — two  girls  and  two  boys; 
living,  Nettie  E.  and  Fred  E.  Phillips;  one  girl  and  one  boy  dead.  Republican; 
Spiritualist. 

PINNEY,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

PIATT,  GEORGE,  Blacksmith  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

PLONER,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 

PORTER,  H.  L.,  Painter;  Crystal  Lake. 

POMEROY,  E.  Q.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;   Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

POWELL,  J.  N.,  Butcher;  Crystal  Lake. 

POWERS,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

PRICE,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

PRICE,  SAMUEL,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

RASMESSER,  R.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

RATHBURN,  W.  S.,  Mechanic  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

RAPE,  MICHAEL,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 

RATTRAY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  33 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Perthshire,  Scotland,  1828 ;  came  to  America  1865  and  to  this  county  the  same 
year ;  owns  68  acres  of  land,  value,  $3,400.  Married  Mary  Ann  Roberts,  of  For- 
farshire,  Scotland,  1872  ;  has  two  children — boys.  Mrs.  Rattray  was  born  1836. 

REED,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
REED,  E.,  Farmer,  with  father,  Sec.  18 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
RICHARDS,  FREDERICK,  Miller,  Sec.  28 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
RITT,  CARL,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
RIM,  L.  C.,  DR.,  Dentist;  Crystal  Lake. 
RINEHART,  J.,  Laborer  and  Thresher ;  Crystal  Lake. 

ROBINSON,  JAMES  B.,  Mechanic ;  Crystal  Lake ;  born  in  Rutland  Co.,  Vt., 
1836;  came  to  this  county  1845  ;  was  Lieutenant  in  One  Hundred  and  Forty-first 
Rea;.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Miss  Julia  E.  Reed,  daughter  of  Simeon  Reed,  of 
Pawlet,  Vt.,  October  29,  1868. 

ROSE,  J.,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 

ROSE,  HERMAN,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 


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ROSENTHAL,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

ROSENTHAL,  FREDERICK.  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

ROSENCRANTZ,  A.,  Farmer  for  B.  Hill,  Sec.  14 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SALAWAY,  JAMES,  Butcher ;  Algonquin. 

SCHROEDER,  CHARLES,  Farmer  for  Mrs.  Allen,  Sec.  23;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SALISBURY.  J.  W..  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

SAN  FORD,  E.  B.,  Mason;  Crystal  .Lake. 

SCHMiDT,  J.  G.,  Mechanic;  Cary  Station. 

SCHMIDT,  S.  F.,  Laborer;  Cary  Station. 

SCHMIDT,  G.,  Mechanic;  Cary  Station. 

SEEBER,  S.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

SEARS,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SEEBERT,  S.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Cary  P.  0. 

SEEBERT,  LEYI,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Cary  Station  P.  0. 

SEYMOUR,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SEYMOUR,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SHERWOOD,  R.  R.,  Retired ;  Algonquin. 

SHALES,  J.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

SHELLY,  FRANK,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 

SHALES,  JACOB,  Shoemaker ;  Nunda. 

SHEPARD,  H.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Cary  Station  P.  0. 

SHERWOOD,  J.  A.,  Farmer  and  Auctioneer,  Sec.  30 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SHEPARD,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

SHIELDS,  WILLIAM,  Laborer;  Nunda. 

SHUFELDT,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 

SIMONS,  A.  J.,  Mason  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

SMITH,  S.  J.,  Retired  ;  Cary  Station. 

SIPE,  LEWIS,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

SMITH,  ALICE  B.,  Mrs.,  Sec.  15  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Orange  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  1820  ;  came  to  Illinois  in  1848,  and  to  this  county  in  1871 ;  owns  80  acres  of 
land;  value  of  property,  $6,000  ;  widow  of  J.  T.  Smith,  who  died  in  1857.  Mrs. 
S.  is  a  Unitarian. 

SMITH,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
SMITH,  CHAS.  W.,  Painter ;  Crystal  Lake. 
SMITH,  CHARLES,  Laborer;  Nunda. 
SMITH,  ANDY,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 

SMITH,  L.  P.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  13 ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  in  1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1842;  owns  250  acres  of  land,  value  $10,- 
000.  Married  Miss  Elizabeth  Buck,  of  Algonquin  Township,  who  was  born  in 
Chemung  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  four  children ;  two  boys  and  two  girls.  Republican. 
S.  J.  Smith,  his  father,  lives  with. him  ;  born  in  1816. 

SNOOK,  J.,  Butcher;  Algonquin. 
SORN,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Algonquin. 
SPARAWK,  B.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Nunda  P.  0.    • 
SPRAGUE,  EDWARD,  Thresher ;  Cary  Station. 
SPRAGUE,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  Cary  Station. 
STEWART,  D.,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 
STIEN,  ANDREW,  Shoemaker ;  Crystal  Lake. 
STEPHENS,  J.  M.,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 
STEWART,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. 
STOTT,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
STRANUK,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Cary  Station. 


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SUCHY,  PRANK,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  25  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bohemia, 
in  1823;  came  to  America  in  1852,  and  to  this  county  the  same  year;  owns  116 
acres  of  land ;  value,  $45  per  acre.  Married  Katy  Puiner  in  1848,  who  was  born 
in  Bohemia  ;  had  nine  children,  two  boys  and  seven  girls  ;  one  boy  and  a  girl  dead. 
Republican. 

SUCHY,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  30  ;  Algonquin  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Bohemia 
in  1823;  came  to  America  in  1853,  and  settled  in  Chicago;  lived  there  six  years, 
then  came  to  this  county  ia  1859;  owns  106  acres  of  land;  value,  $45  per  acre. 
Married  Ann  Adamek  in  1856 ;  she  was  born  in  Bohemia  in  1838  ;  had  five  boys 
and  five  girls.  Republican. 

SUND,  CARL,  Mechanic ;  Nunda. 
SWEET,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Algonquin. 

THOMAS,  LA  P.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  13 ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Genesee  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  in  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1839;  owns  400  acres  of  land;  value,  $10,- 
000 ;  been  Road  Commissioner  four  years.  Married  Arvilla  French,  of  Steuben 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1846,  who  was  born  in  .1826 ;  had  five  children,  three  boys  and  two 
girls ;  one  girl  dead.  Spiritualist. 

THOMPSON,  E.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

THOMPSON,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 :  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Renter  of  F.  Cox's,  Sec.  9  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  FRED'K,  Laborer,  with  father,  Sec.  9 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

TIFFANY,  P.,  Laborer;  Crystal  Lake. 

TOPEL,  HENRY,  Mechanic ;  Crystal  Lake. 

TOMISKY,  P.,  Merchant;  Algonquin  ;  born  in  Bohemia  in  1841 ;  came  to  Amer- 
ica in  1854;  owns  village  Lot  No.  1,  Block  9.  Married  Kathrine  Dvorak,  a  native 
of  Bohemia,  in  1863  ;  she  was  born  in  1843  :  -had  six  children,  three  boys  and  three 
girls.  Born — Annie,  1864 ;  John,  1867 ;  Joseph,  1869  ;  Mary,  1870 ;  Nettie, 
1873  ;  Frank,  1874. 

TRASNUK,  FRANK,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 
TUBES,  HENRY,  Mechanic ;  Algonquin. 
TUBES,  ALBERT,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 
VANALLEN,  A.,  Laborer ;  Crystal  Lake. 
VOLGER,  HENRY,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 

WANDERVACEK,  JOSEPH,  Harness  Maker ;  Algonquin ;  born  in  Bohemia, 
1830  ;  came  to  America  1855,  and  to  this  county  1865  ;  owns  village  lot.  Married 
Mary  Dvorak,  1852  ;  she  was  born  in  Bohemia,  1829  ;  had  four  children,  two  boys 
and  two  girls. 

WALARS,  PETER,  Laborer;    Algonquin. 

WHITE,  JOHN  E.,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 

WALLACE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;    Nunda  P.  0. 

WATSON,  JAMES,  Farmer  (renter  of  W!  H.  Ruggles),  Sec.  11 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

WEAVER,  A.  L.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  13;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1834;  came  to  this  county  1847  ;  owns  184  acres  of  land,  value  $9,200  ;  has  been 
Road  Commissioner,  Constable,  etc.  Married  Lucy  R.  Coss,  1860,  born  1836 ;  has 
five  children,  three  boys  and  two  girls.  Republican. 

WEAVER,  DAVID,  Hotel  Keeper;  Algonquin. 

WEST,  M.  S.  M.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  12,  R.  8 ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  in  Genesee-Co., 
N.  Y.,  1827  ;  came  to  this  county  1850 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $5,000. 
Married  Debora  D.  Crabtree,  of  Algonquin,  who  was  born  in  Alleghany  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1832;  had  two  children,  girls.  Republican;  Free  Methodist. 


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DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


WILBER.  SILAS,  Lives  with  son,  J.  H.  Wilber ;  Crystal  Lake. 

WEWERKA,  PRANK,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  7  ;  Cary  P.  0. ;  born  at  Prague, 
Bohemia,  1842  ;  came  to  America  1860,  and  to  this  county  1874.  Married  Ellen 
Robinson,  of  Louisville,  Ky.,  1864,  who  was  born  1847  ;  had  four  children,  two 
boys  and  two  girls.  Republican;  Catholic. 

WHITE,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
WHITE,  CHARLES,  Laborer  ;  Crystal  Lake. 
WHITTAKER,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  Q. 
WILBER,  J.  H.,  Harness  Maker ;  Crystal  Lake. 

WIENKE,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  25  ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ger- 
many, 1831  ;  came  to  America  1861  and  settled  in  Cook  Co.  ;  came  to  this  county 
1864 ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $9,000  ;  has  been  School  Director  six  years, 
and  is  at  present.  Married  Mary  Giester  in  1858,  who  was  born  in  Germany  1829  ; 
has  two  children,  one  boy  and  one  girl ;  lost  two  children.  Republican ;  Lutheran. 

WILLIAMS,  E.  D.,  Butcher,  Crystal  Lake. 
WILLIAMS,  C.  E.,  Butcher;    Algonquin. 
WILSON,  J.  B.,  Vinegar  Mfr. ;  Nunda. 
WRANCK,  MICHAEL,  Laborer;  Algonquin. 


ALGONQUIN  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


ALGONQUIN  RIVER  MILLS 

Guarantee  the  Best  Work  in  County,  and  all 

Work  Done  Promptly. 
G.  M.  PEACOCK,  PROPRIETOR. 


F.  TOMISKY, 

General  Merchandise,  Dry  Goois,  Groceries, 

HATS,  CAPS,  BOOTS  AND  SHOES, 

And  Everything  usually  found  in  a  Country  Store.    Our 

Stock  is  always  Complete. 


C.  C.  CHUNN, 

Drugs,  Medicines,  Perfumery  and  Fancy  Articles, 

Patent  Medicines,  Pure  Wines  and  Liquors  for  Medicinal 

Purposes,  and  all  articles  usually  kept  hy  Druggist. 
Physicians'  Prescrip'ns  carefully  compounded  at  all  hours. 


W.  A.  MASON,  M.  D., 


C.  D.  JAYNE, 

I  L  L  IE  IR,, 

Section   19,  Range  9, 
ALGONQUIN  P.  O. 


JOSEPH  WANDERVACEK, 

Harness  IVtaker, 

Makes  all  kinds  of  Single,  Double,  Light  and  Heavy,  and 

all  kinds  of  work  belonging  to   the   trade. 
All  Work  Warranted. 


CRYSTAL  LAKE  HOUSE, 

T.  H.  ASHTON,  Proprietor, 
CRYSTAL  LAKE. 


JOSEPH  ADAMEK, 

Carriage  Manufacturer, 


JAMES  NISH, 

GENERAL  MERCHANT, 

CARY  STATION. 


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ALGONQUIN  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

BENTLEY,  B.  B.,  Physician. 

CHAPELL  &  FERGUSON,  General   Merchants. 

ENENSON,  THOMAS,  Shoemaker. 

HARBACK,  WILLIAM,  Physician. 

HELM,  JOHN  &  PETER,  General  Merchants. 

HAMILTON,  A.,  Blacksmith  and  Wagon  Maker. 

HARVEY  &  MARSHALL,  Millers. 

SNOOK,  J.,  Butcher. 

WEAVER,  DAVID,  Hotel  Keeper. 

WILLIAMS,  C.  E,  Butcher. 


CRYSTAL  LAKE  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

BUCKHOLTZ  &  DAGELMANN,  General  Merchants. 

BUEHLER,  JOHN,  Shoemaker. 

DOLE,  C.  S.,  Ice  and  Grain  Dealer. 

FITCH  &  MARLOW,  General  Merchants. 

FORD,  H.  H.,  Blacksmith. 

HAYES,  C.  W.,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

HILL,  WILLIAM,  General  Merchant. 

KEIZER,  CHARLES,  Cabinet  Maker. 

LANNING  &  PRATT,  Blacksmith. 

LOWELL,  L.  D.,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

MILLER,  WILLIAM,  Wagon  and  Carriage  Maker. 

STEIN,  ANDREW,  Shoemaker. 

WILBER,  J.  H.,  Harness  Maker.     . 

WILLIAMS,  E.  D.,  Meat  Market. 


146  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


ALDEN  TOWNSHIP. 

ANDREWS,  GEORGE  B.,  General  Merchant ;  Alden  ;  born  in  New  Wind- 
sor, Orange  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  8,  1832 ;  came  to  McHeury  County,  June  7,  1859  ; 
value  of  property,  $7,000  ;  has  been  Postmaster  sixteen  years,  Justice  of  the  Peace 
four  years  and  Town  Collector  one  year.  Married  Julia  A.  Avery,  of  Ravenna,0hio  , 
June  7,  1860  ;  she  was  born  September  7,  1838. 

ANDREWS,  C.  R.,  Clerk  for  G.  B.  Andrews ;  Alden. 
AUSTIN,  E.  N.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  15  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
BATES,  GRANVILLE,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  :  Alden  P.  0. 
BARNES,  T.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Big  Foot  P.  O. 
BENNETT,  L.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
BELLOWS,  SIMEON,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
BOMBARD,  ALFRED,  Farmer,  Sec,  9 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

BOMBARD,  ALFRED,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Vermont, 
August  30,  1834  ;  came  to  McHenry  County  about  1854  or  1855  ;  owns  152  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  has  been  and  is  School  Director.  Married  Sarah 
A.  Drew,  of  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  18,  1862;  she  was  born  August  25, 
1836  ;  has  three  children,  two  sons  and  a  daughter.  Members  of  the  M.  E.  Church 
of  Alden. 

BOMBARD,  MOSES,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
BORDWELL,  FRANKLIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
BORDWELL,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
BORDWELL,  L.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

BORDWELL,  D.,  Farmer.  Sec.  5  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. ;  born  in  Alden,  Erie  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  January  15,  1826  ;  came  to  McHenry  County  about  1844;  owns  365  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $35  per  acre  ;  has  been  School  Director  several  years.  Married  Jane 
Burns,  of  Yates  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  13,  1849 ;  she  was  born  August  12,  1823  ; 
had  six  children,  four  boys  and  two  girls — four  sonsand  one  daughter  living.  Mem- 
bers of  the  M.  E.  Church. 

BOTTLEMY,  FREDERICK,  Renter  of  G.  McQuade,  Sec.  9  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

BOTLEMY,  FRED.,  Farmer,  (Renter  on  G.  McQuade's  farm,  Sec.  9) ;  Alden 
P,  0. ;  born  in  Walworth  Co.,  Wis.,  December  31, 1846  ;  came  to  McHenry  County 
in  1870;  value  of  property,  $700.  Married  Augusta  Behling,  of  Pommern,  Ger- 
many, December  21, 1869  ;  she  was  born  September  29, 1854  ;  has  one  daughter. 

BRANDON,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
BRINES,  EMELINE,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Joseph  Brines  ;  Alden. 
BROWN,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Big  Foot  P'.  0. 
BROWN,  A.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

BROWN,  ALONZO,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Alden  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Chemung  Town- 
ship, McHenry  Co.,  Ill,  April  9,  1848;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $35  per 
acre.  Married  Justina  Barnes,  of  Long  Island,  January  31st,  1868  ;  she  was  born 
February  9,  1846  ;  had  three  children,  boys,  two  living. 

CAMPBELL,  ELIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
CLARK,  N.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CASH,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


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CARBARY,  JOHN  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Jersey  City, 
N.  J.,  July  25,  1848;  came  to  McHenry  County  in  1863;  owns  20  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $25  per  acre.  Married  Margaret  E.  LaBrec,  of  Alden  Township,  McHenry 
Co.,  111.,  November  12, 1873  ;  she  was  born  July  3, 1853  ;  has  two  sons,  both  living. 
Members  of  the  Catholic  Church. 

CASH,  ROBERT,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bel- 
fast, Ireland,  July  12,  1815 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1826,  and  to  McHenry 
County  in  1845  ;  owns  220  acres,  of  land,  valued  at  $35  per  acre.  Married  Phebe 
Robins,  of  Brown.  Schoharie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  14,  1847  ;  she  was  born  June 
8,  1818  ;  had  five  children,  boys,  all  living.  Mrs.  Cash  is  a  member  of  the  Seventh 
Day  Adventists. 

CLARK,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CLAWSON,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

CLARK,  N.  H.,  Farmer.  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Alden  Township,  Mc- 
Henry County,  June  8,  1842;  owns  an  undivided  interest  in  100  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $30  per  acre.  Married  Martha  Holister,  of  Walworth  Township,  Walworth 
Co.,  Wis.,  July  4,  1871  ;  she  was  born  May  20,  1853 ;  had  two  children,  one  son 
and  one  daughter,  both  living. 

CLARK,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Fermanagh, 
Ireland,  February  12,  1808  ;  came  to  United  States  in  1831,  and  to  McHenry 
County  in  1855  ;  owns  300  acres  of  land  ;  value  $33  per  acre.  Married  Catherine 
Nolan,  of  Fermanagh,  Ireland,  July  15,  1830  ;  she  was  born  May  8,  1806 ;  had 
seven  children,  five  sons  and  two  daughters ;  five  sons  and  one  daughter  living. 
Catholics. 

CLAWSON,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Alden  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Indiana,  De- 
cember 29,  1826  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  January,  1870  ;  owns  14  acres  of  land, 
value  $35  per  acre.  Married  Amanda  Helm,  of  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  29, 
1868  ;  she  was  born  September  17,  1839 ;  has  four  children,  two  sons  and  two 
daughters,  all  living. 

CLENDENING,  J.  M.,  Minister  of  M.  E.  Church  of  Alden  and  Big  Foot;  Par- 
sonage, Sec.  7  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0, ;  born  in  Henry  Co.,  111.,  April  27,  1840  ;  came  to 
McHenry  County,  October,  1875  ;  was  Chaplain  of  Ninety-sixth  Regt.  111. Vol.  Inf., 
for  eight  months  ;  resigned  on  account  of  ill  health,  but  afterward  was  appointed 
Second  Lieutenaut  Co.  F,  Fifteenth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  and  promoted  to  Captain. 
Married  Olive  A.  Wells,  of  Jo  Daviess  Co.,  111.,  August  28,  1861 ;  she  was  born 
January  21,  1840  ;  had  five  children,  one  son  and  four  daughters  ;  one  son  and 
three  daughters  living ;  his  father,  J.  M.  Clendening,  is  now  with  him  ;  is  74 
years  old. 

COLLINS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
COLLINS,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CONKLIN,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
COPELAND,  H.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
CORNUE,  D.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

CORNUE,  DANIEL  A.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  2  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  18,  1819  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co..  spring  of 
1847  ;  owns  285  acres  of  land,  value  $45  per  acre  ;  has  been  School  Director  for 
several  years.  Married  Sarah  J.  Olmstead,  of  Avoca,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January 
12,  1848  ;  she  was  born  November  20,  1827  ;  had  five  children,  'three  sons  and  two 
daughters,  all  living.  Members  of  Presbyterian  Church  of  Lynn  and  Hebron. 

CRANE,  NATHANIEL,  Farmer,  and  Minister  of  M.  E.  Church,  Sec.  20; 
Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Scipio,  Cayuaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  25,  1811  ;  came  to 


148  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

McHenry  County,  May,  1855  ;  owns  67  acres  of  land,  value  $2,500  ;  has  been 
School  Director  for  several  years  ;  had  two  sons  in  the  Union  Army  ;  one  son,  A. 
E.  Crane,  who  contracted  a  disease  while  in  defense  of  his  country,  from  which  he 
died  in  1874.  Married  Julia  A.  Ely,  of  Owego,  Tioga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  30,  1831  ; 
she  was  born  July  24,  1813 ;  had  nine  children,  six  sons  and  three  daughters  ;  two 
sons  dead.  Methodists.  Mr.  Crane  has  been  a  member  of  the  Official  Board  of 
the  M.  E.  Church  for  40  years. 

CRANE,  NATHANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CUTTER,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  Alden  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Groton,  Tomp- 
kins  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  17,  1826  ;  came  to  McHenry  County,  1856  ;  owns  180 
acres  of  land,  value  $7,200 ;  has  been  Town  Clerk  three  years,  Town  Treasurer 
three  years,  and  Assessor  four  years  ;  was  Second  Lieutenant  Co.  C,  Ninety-fifth 
Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Mrs.  Helen  Cutter,  of  Alden,  McHenry  County,  111., 
December  21,  1867  ;  no  children. 

DAVIS,  C.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DAY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

DAVIS,  C.  P.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31 ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  New 
Haven,  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  9,  1824  ;  came  to  McHenry  County,  April 
1867  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land;  value  $50  per  acre.  Married  Martha  P.  Ackerman, 
of  Pillar  Point,  Jefferson  County,  N.  Y.,  February  5,  1855 ;  she  was  born  April  2, 
1829  ;  had  four  children,  one  by  his  first  wife  ;  three  by  second  marriage,  three 
living  ;  two  daughters  and  one  son. 

DISBROW,  LUCAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
D1SBROW,  ORRIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
DISBROW,  LEVI,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Alden  P.  0. 
DISBROW,  SIDNEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Alden  P.  0. 
DISBROW,  NATHAN,  Retired;  Sec.  14;  Alden  P.  0. 
DOLING,  PAT.,  Renter  of  J.  McElroy,  Sec.  33  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DOMINY,  HANNAH,  MRS.,  Widow  of  N.,  Sec.  14;  P.  0. 

DURKEE,  OEL  B., Farmer, Sec.  36;  Alden  P.O.;  born  in  Pittsfield,  Rutland  Co., 
Vt.,  June  6,  1808;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1846;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  value 
$1,600.  Married  Harriet  Baird,  of  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  1835,  who  died  1843  ;  had 
two  children.  Married  Catherine  Begun  (second  wife)  of  Ohio,  April,  1843  ;  had 
two  children,  all  living. 

DURKEE,  G.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  Alden  P.  0. 
DUTTON,  J.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Alden  P.  O. 

DUVALL,  JOHN,  Farmer  (Renter  on  V.  La1  Brec  estate,  Sec.  4) ;  Alden  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Quebec,  Canada,  July  6,  1834  ;  came  to  MeHenry  Co.,  1855 ;  value  of 
property  $500.  Married  Roselle  La  Brec,  of  Long  Island,  June,  1856  ;  she  was 
born  September,  1844  ;  has  eight  children,  all  living. 

DYER,  WM.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Alden  P.  0. 
DYER,  N.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
EARLE,  G.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

EARL,  GEORGE,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  11 ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Kent,  England,  July  4,  1825  ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1850,  and  to  McHenry 
Co.  the  same  year;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre;  has  been  School 
Director  for  several  years.  Married  Emma  Dawn,  of  Kent,  England,  April  22, 1850 ; 
she  was  born  November  26,  1822  ;  had  three  children,  one  daughter  and  two  sons ; 
one  daughter  and  one  son  living.  The  family  are  members  of  the  M.  E.  Church,  of 
Aldeu. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  149 

EASTON,  BENJAMIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Aldeu  P.  0. 

EVANS,  HANNAH,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  Stephen  Evans,  who  died  July  9, 1872; 
residence  Section  8 ;  Alden  P.  0.  Mrs.  Evans  was  born  in  Palmyra,  Mass.,  about 
April  14,  1791  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $30  per  acre.  Had  nine  children, 
seven  sous  and  two  daughters,  all  dead.  She  is  a  member  of  the  Baptist  Church  of 
Big  Foot. 

FAY,  LUCINDA,  MRS.,  Widow  of  J.  Fay,  Sec.  20;  Alden  P.  0. 

FENTON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Section  34 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

FERRIS,  SYLVANUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

FINK,  LEWIS.  Farmer,  Sec  23 ;  Alden  P.  0.  ' 

FINK,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Alden. 

FINK,  PETER,  Retired,  Sec.  16  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

FINK,  MARTIN,  Works  farm  for  W.  H.  Rector,  Sec.  16;  Alden  P.  0. 

FINK,  HALSEY,  Renter  of  James  O'Brien,  Sec.  14;  Alden  P.  0. 

FINK,  MARCUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

FINK,  JOHNSON,  Renter  of  T.  D.  Hale,  Sec.  27 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

FOOTE,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Alden  P.  O. 

FREDINBURG,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

FREEMAN,  NANCY  J.,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  W.  R.  Freeman,  who  died  March 
26,  1871,  residence  Sec.  21  ;  Alden  P.  0.  She  was  born  in  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y., 
October  25,  1838  ;  value  of  property  $2,000.  Had  seven  children,  five  sons  and  two 
daughters ;  two  sons  and  two  daughters  living. 

GAFFNEY,  OWEN,  Renter  of  J.  Madden,  Sec.  36 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GATES,  J.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GILBERT,  E.,  Works  for  J.  D.  Knickerbocker,  Sec.  3 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GLASS,  ELIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GLEASON,  R.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GLEASON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GROESBECK,  W.  H.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  2  and  3 ;  Alden  P.  O. 
Born  in  Schaghticoke  Tp.,  N.  Y.,  July  31, 1830 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1860 ;  owns 
230  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre  ;  was  Supervisor  two  terms.  Married  Josephine 
Udell  (second  wife),  of  Alden,  December  27,  1860  ;  she  was  born  February  22, 1839, 
has  three  children,  daughters,  all  living.  Mrs.  Groesbeck  is  a  member  of  the  Pres- 
byterian Church,  of  Hebron. 

GROESBECK,  V.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

GROESBECK,  V.  K.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  1  ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Rome,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  26,  1843 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  October,  1869 ; 
owns  140  acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre ;  was  private  Co.  C,  Ninety-fifth  Regt. 
111.  Vol.  Inf.,  three  years.  Married  Ruth  S.  Sperry,  of  Hebron  Tp.,  McHenry  Co., 
111.,  October  3,  1865  ;  she  was  born  July  20,  1844 ;  had  four  children,  two  sons  and 
two  daughters ;  one  son  and  two  daughters  living. 

HARRIS,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;   Alden  P.  0. 
HAWKINS,  J.  B.  &  S.  S.,  Farmers,  Sec.  6 ;   Big  Foot  P.  0. 
HOLLAND,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

JEROME,  N.  C.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Mil- 
ton, Franklin  Co.,  Vt.,  April  8, 1830  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of  1836; 
owns  140  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre;  was  School  Director  several  years. 
Married  Harriet  E.  Blodget.  of  Concord,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  25,  1852;  she 
was  born  Nov.  14,  1833;  had  four  children,  one  son  and  two  daughters  living. 

JILES,  CORNELIUS,  MRS.,  widow  of  C.  N.  Jiles,  Alden. 


150  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENBY  COUNTY. 

JOHNSON,  D.  B.,  Fanner,  Sec.  15  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  North  Harpersfield, 
Delaware  Co..  N.  Y.,  Jan.  14,  1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  April,  1874;  owns  20 
acres  of  land ;  was  in  the  engineer  corps  during  the  rebellion ;  enlisted  in  Co.  A, 
First  Regt,  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Mary  A.  Abby,  of  East  Bloomfield,  Ontario 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  28,  1852 ;  she  was  born  November  30,  1831 ;  has  one  child 
— a  daughter.  , 

KEATING,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

KEATING,  THOMAS,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28.  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

KEATING,  THOMAS,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 

KINGSLEY,  C.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

KING,  CATHARINE  M.,  Mrs.,  widow  of  Henry  King,  resides  Sec.  12; 
Hebron  P.  0. ;  Mrs.  King  was  born  in  Buffalo,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  28,  1826 ; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.,  July  5,  1845 ;  owns  40i  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre. 
Married  Henry  King,  January  1,  1846;  he  was  born  in  Salem,  Washington  Co., 
N.  Y.,  March  13,  1820,  and  died  March  7,  1871 ;  had  ten  children — three  sons  and 
seven  daughters ;  six  daughters  and  one  son  living ;  had  one  son,  John  Henry,  who 
was  a  private  in  Co.  F,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  two  years  and  two  months ; 
William  J.  died  March  5,  1867,  aged  five  months  and  eleven  days ;  Cyrus  A.  died 
November  22,  1870,  aged  one  year  and  one  month. 

KNICKERBOCKER,  I.  D.;  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Alden  P.  0. 

KIRK,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Lincolnshire,  England,  April, 
1824 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1850  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1866  ;  owns  80 
acres  of  land ;  value,  $35  per  acre.  Married  Mary  Mabbot,  of  Lincolnshire,  Eng- 
land. July  27,  1849  ;  she  was  born  June  17,  1828  ;  had  eight  children ;  five  living. 
Members  of  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  of  Harvard. 

KNICKERBOCKER,  I.  D.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  3 ;  Alden  P.  0. ; 

born  in  Milan,  Duchess  Co.,  Vt.,  October  23,  1837  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  July  3, 

1844 ;  owns  180  acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre. 
LA  BREC,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
LANGAN,  J.,  Renter  of  L.  D.  Hale,  Sec.  34 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
LATTER,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
LAUGHLIN,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LEO,  MAURICE,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
LORDEN,  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
LUCIA,  ELI,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
MADDEN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MADDEN.  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MANLEY,  H.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
MASE,  MARY  MRS.,  widow  of  H.  Mase,  Sec.  14 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
Me  BRIDE,  MAHLON,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
McGUIRE,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
McLEAN,  T.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
McLEAN,  HAZ  ELTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
McLEAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Alden  P.  O. 
McLEAN,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  Alden. 
MERCHANT,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Alden  P.  0. 

MERRY,  W.  S.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  8  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Schenec- 
tady,  N.  Y.,  September  24,  1836 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1849  ;  owns  160  acres 
of  land,  value  $35  per  acre ;  has  been  School  Director  and  Town  Collector ;  was 
Private  in  Co.  C,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Pleiades  Wilkinson,  of 
Hinckley  Township,  Madison  Co..  Ohio,  March  20,  1860 ;  she  was  born  February 
27,  1836.  Has  four  children — one  son  and  three  daughters ;  his  father,  Ely  G. 
Merry,  is  living  with  him,  aged  sixty-five. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  151 

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MICKLE,  N.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. ;  born  in  New  York  January 
11,  1835;  came  to  Wai  worth  Co.,  Wis.,  in  1847  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1875; 
owns  229  acres  of  land ;  value,  $35  per  acre.  Married  Elsie  Brandow,  of  Steuben 
Co.,  N.  Y..  January  1,  1858 ;  she  was  born  February  17, 1838 ;  has  two  children — 
one  son  and  one  daughter. 

MOCKLER,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Ireland,  1823;  came 
to  United  States  in  1843  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1849 ;  owns  140  acres  of  land, 
value  $40  per  acre.  Married  Margai-et  Ward,  of  County  Gemway,  Ireland ;  had 
eight  children — four  sons  and  four  daughters ;  one  son  and  one  daughter  dead. 
Members  of  the  Catholic  Church,  of  Harvard. 

MOCKLER,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

MOCKLER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

MODE,  FREDERICK,  Works  for  0.  Disbrow,  Sec.  13 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

MOODY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  7  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Lincolnshire,  England,  Feb.  22,  1816  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1856;  owns  255 
acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre.  Married  Agnes  Masser,  of  Yorkshire,  England, 
June  3,  1858  ;  she  was  born  Jan.  25,  1815  ;  had  two  children,  sons,  both  dead. 
Members  of  M.  E.  Church. 

MORGAN,  C.  F.,  SB.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
MORGAN,  C.  F.,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
MORRISSEY,  TERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  P.  0. 

MUNCH,  JOSEPH,  Boot  and  Shoemaker ;  Alden  ;  born  in  Baden,  Germany, 
January  9,  1846 ;  came  to  United  States,  May,  1867,  and  to  McHenry  County, 
August  18, 1876.  Married  Franziska  Nikolaus,  of  Baden,  Germany,  Feb.  6,  1872  ; 
she  was  born  April  15,  1850  ;  has  two  children,  boys.  German  Catholic. 

NICHOLS,  R.  A.,  Carpenter,  Sec.  20  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NICHOLS,  P.  A.,  Lives  with  mother,  Sec.  20 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

NICHOLS,  JAMES  M  ,  Farmer,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  20  ;  Harvard  P. 
0.;  born  in  Booneville,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  28,  1828  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  spring  of  1865  ;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre.  Married  Polly  A. 
Austin,  of  Binghamton,  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  1,  1849;  she  was  born  Octo- 
ber 22,  1831  ;  had  five  children,  four  living.  Members  of  M.  E.  Church,  Harvard. 

NOLAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
NOYES,  W.  H.,  Depot  Agent;  Alden. 
O'BRIEN,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
O'HALLORAN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
O'NEIL,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
ORDWAY,  HIRAM,  Laborer,  Sec.  15 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

PAYNTER,  H.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Lennox,  Berk 
shire  Co.,  Mass.,  September  14,  1832 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1856 ;  owns  160 
acres  of  land,  value  $30  per  acre  :  was  private  in  Co.  A,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol. 
Inf.  Married  Sallie  Spencer,  of  Seneca  Co.,  Ohio,  March  18,  1860  ;  she  was  born 
December  4,  1832  ;  has  two  children,  both  living.  Mrs.  Paynter  is  a  member  of 
the  Baptist  Church. 

PETERS,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
QUIGLEY,  MALACHAI,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  Alden  P.  0. 
RECTOR,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
RECTOR,  AMOS,  Laborer;  Alden. 
RECTOR,  G.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
RILEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Harvard  P.  0. 


152  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

RING,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
RICHARDSON,  A.,  Laborer,  Sec.  15  :  Alden  P.  0. 
ROBINSON,  W.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  :  Alden  P.  0. 
ROGERS,  D.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
RUSHTON,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
RYDER,  G.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
RYDER,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

RYDER,  G    D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Harvard   P.  O.  ;  born  in   Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y., 
August  27,  1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1836  ;  owns  103  acres  of  land,  value 
$40  per  acre  ;  has   been  School  Director  several   terms.     Married   Mrs.  Norah  C. 
Bucklin,  of  Wooster  Co.,  Mass,  (widow  of  Edgar  A.  Bucklin),  May  1,  1866  ;  she 
was  born  January  22,  1830  ;  had  three  children  by  first  wife. 

SCOTT,  WILLIAM,  Renter  of  W.  L.  Dyer,  Sec.  24 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
SCANLIN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SCOTT,  W.  J.,  Works  on  farm  of  H.  W.  Copeland,  Sec.  21 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
SLATER,  FRANK,  Cheese  Manufacturer,  Sec.  15 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
SOPER,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

SOPER,  ISIC,  Farmer,  Sees.  9  and  10;  Alden  P.  0.;  born  in  Monmouth  Co, 
N.  J.,  December  17,  1797;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1863;  owns  160  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $35  per  acre.  Married  Phoebe  Pennington,  of  Bridge  Tp.,  Essex  Co., 
N.  J..  March  25,  1819;  she  was  born  September  1,  1795;  had  ten  children,  six 
girls  and  four  boys ;  four  daughters  and  four  sons  living.  Member  of  the  M.  E. 
Church  of  Alden. 

SOPER,  J.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Alden  P.  O. 
SOPER,  I.  M.,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

SOPER,  I.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July 
10, 1829  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  November,  1867  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $2,400.  Married  Harriet  Stacy,  of  Ogden,  Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  30, 1865 ; 
she  was  born  October  12,  1833 ;  has  four  children,  three  sons  and  one  daughter. 
Members  of  Wesleyan  Church,  of  Wheaton. 

SOPER,  SAMUEL  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Macedon,  Wayne 
Co.,  N.  Y.  June  21, 1830 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1864 ;  owns  70  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $30  per  acre.  Married  Eliza  Van  Valkenburg,  of  Lockport,  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y., 
June  21, 1852  ;  she  was  born  April  14, 1833  ;  has  two  children,  a  son  and  a  daughter. 
Members  of  the  M.  E.  Church  of  Alden. 

SOIJTHMAYD,  P.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
STEVENS,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
STEVENSON,  R.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  JOHN  B.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  7  and  18  ;  Big  Foot  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Harbor  Creek,  Erie  Co.,  Pa.,  November  2, 1847  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  1863  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45  per  acre ;  has  been  School  Director. 
Married  Elizabeth  Pierce,  of  Walworth  Tp.,  Walworth  Co.,  Wis.,  January  1,  1868; 
she  was  born  August  13,  1848  ;  has  two  children,  sons.  Members  of  the  Episcopal 
Church. 

STEVENSON,  R.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Pennsylvania 
June  8,  1832;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  fall  of  1868;  owns  40  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Emma  Bascoui,  of  Milton,  Vt.,  Oct.  17,  1861  ; 
she  was  born  September  15,  1841  ;  had  three  children,  all  living. 

SULLIVAN,  DANIEL.  SR..  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;    Harvard  P.  0. 
SULLIVAN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


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SULLIVAN,  DANIEL,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  Harvard  P.O. 

SYLVESTER,  JOSEPH,  Farmer  (Renter  on  H.  Earl's  farm),  Sec.  1 ;  Hebron 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Elizabeth  Tp.,  Canada  West,  June  15, 1834 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  January,  1872  ;  owns  personal  property  valued  at  $600.  Married  Rebecca  Wynn, 
of  Montague,  Canada  West,  April  19,  1862  ;  she  was  born  June  16,  1834 ;  has  two 
children,  daughters.  She  is  an  Episcopalian. 

TEEPLE,  T.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Alden  P.  0. 

THOMAS,  URIAH,  Works  for  H.  Manly,  Sec.  35  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

TULIP,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  February  5,  1823  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  May,  1854 ;  owns  82  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $35  per  acre  ;  was  private  in  Co.  C,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Mar- 
ried Rosella  Poquet,  of  Canada  East,  December  26, 1844  ;  she  was  born  February  9, 
1854;  had  six  children,  boys;  two  living. 

UDELL,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Alden  P.  0. 
UDELL,  AS  AD,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Alden  P.  0. 
UDELL,  0.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  Alden  P.  0. 
UDELL,  ALBY,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  Alden  P.  0. 

VANNESS,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Alden,  P.  0. ;  born  in  Albany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July 
6,  1844 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846  ;  went  to  Iowa  in  1865  ;  lived  there  until 
1872,  when  he  returned  to  this  county ;  owns  79  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $25 
per  acre ;  was  private,  teamster,  of  the  Tenth  Tennessee  Regiment  for  five  months. 
Married  Julia  La  Brec,  widow  of  Victor  La  Brec,  of  New  York,  July  16,  1865  ;  she 
was  born  November  16,  1843  ;  has  four  children,  three  sons  and  one  daughter,  all 
living. 

VAN  WOERT,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

WALLACE,  J.  D.,  Blacksmith,  Sec.  15  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

WALTON,  W.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

WEDGWOOD,  WM.  W.,  Farmer  ;  Alden. 

WEDGWOOD,  FRANCIS,  Retired  Farmer;  Alden. 

WEDGWOOD,  P.  W.,  Farmer,  Alden  ;  born  in  Parsonsfield,  York  Co.,  Maine, 
May  17,  1808;  lived  in  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  10  years;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
October,  1842 ;  has  been  Postmaster  7  years,  also  Constable  12  years  ;  laid  out 
the  village  of  Alden.  Married  Parmelia  A.  Vorce,  of  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February 
17,  1834  ;  had  three  children — William,  Henry  and  Everett — all  living. 

WEDGWOOD,  W.  W.,  Farmer  and  Nurseryman,  Alden;  born  in  Oswego  Co., 
N.  Y.,  May  16,  1835  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1842;  owns  200  acres  of  land 
in  McHenry  Co.,  and  640  acres  in  Iowa;  was  First  Lieut.  Co.  "C,"  Ninety-fifth 
Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Helen  Easton,  of  Alden,  McHenry  Co.,  April  10, 
1862  ;  had  five  children  ;  four  living. 

WETLAUFER,  HENRY,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Alden  P.  0. 
WILSON,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Alden  P.  0. 

WETLA.UFER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Prussia, 
Germany,  March  22,  1811;  came  to  United  States  in  1836,  and  to  McHenry 
Co.  in  1857  ;  owns  90  acres  of  land,  value  $25  per  acre.  Married  Elizabeth 
Raymer,  of  Prussia,  in  winter  of  1836;  she  was  born  April  22,  1810,  and  died 
October  19,  1868  ;  had  seven  children,  four  sons  and  three  daughters ;  has  two  sons 
and  three  daughters  living  ;  one  son  was  killed  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion.  Mem- 
ber of  Congregational  Church  of  Harvard. 

WEIGHTMAN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
WETLAUFER,  HENRY,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Alden  P.  0. 


154  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

WETER,  MARGARET  A.,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  James  H.  Weter,  resides  Sec. 
10 ;  AldenP.  0. ;  born  in  Ghent,  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  20,  1837  ;  came 
to  McHenry  Co.,  April  15,  1853;  lives  with  her  father.  Her  husband,  James 
H.  Weter,  was  born  May  23,  1830,  in  Palmyra,  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.  He  was 
Private  of  Co.  L,  Fifteenth  Regt.  N.  Y.  Cav. :  was  taken  prisoner  in  Shenandoah 
Valley,  and  died  in  prison,  at  Melon,  Georgia,  October  31,  18(34.  They  were  mar- 
ried December  4,  1856  ;  had  five  children,  three  sons  and  two  daughters,  all  living. 
She  is  a  Methodist. 

WOOD,  J.  W.,  Retired,  Sec.  14;  Alden  P.  0. 

WOOD,  JAMES,  General  Blacksmith ;  Alden  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio, 
October  26,  1819 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  September,  1842 ;  value  of  property 
$2,000.  Married  Eva.  E.  Groesbeck,  of  New  York,  July  24,  1856;  she  was  born 
February  25,  1825  ;  had  five  children — four  living.  Mrs.  Wood  is  a  Presbyterian. 
He  was  School  Director,  in  Alden,  for  14  years. 

WORDEN,  C.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Marlbro  Township, 
Windom  Co.,  Vermont,  October  10,  1818;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March, 
1859  ;  owns  100  acres  of  land  ;  value  $35  per  acre.  Married  Miss  L.  D.  Orvis,  of 
Malbro  Township,  Windom  Co.,  Vermont,  November  28,  1849.  She  was  born 
August  6,  1824  ;  had  eleven  children — four  sons  and  seven  daughters ;  one  son  and 
one  daughter  dead. 

WRIGHT,  MOSES,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Alden  P.  0. 


ALDEN  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


CEO.  B.  ANDREWS, 

GENERAL    MERCHANT, 


JOSEPH  MUNCH, 

BOOT    &    SHOEMAKER, 


L  3D  HE  JCsT.  ^L  L  ID  IE  IST- 

JAMES  WOOD, 

General  Blacksmith, 

>  3E  N. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  155 


BURTON  TOWNSHIP. 

BAUTES,  LEONARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 
BROADLEY,  WM.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 
BROADLEY,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  O. 
BROADLEY,  E.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 
CAREY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 
CLAXTON,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

COLE,  FRANKLIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Blivins'  Mills  P.  0.;  born  in  New 
Chester,  Merrimack  Co.,  N.  H.,  in  1835  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1840  ;  owns  400 
acres  of  land  ;  has  been  Supervisor  one  year ;  is  at  present  School  Director.  Mar- 
ried Emily  M.  Stevens,  of  N.  Y.,  in  1860;  had  five  children,  four  boys  and  one  girl. 
Republican. 

COOLEY,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

COULMAN,  J.  B.,  Lives  on  J.  H.  Cooley's  farm,  Sec.  7 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

COULMAN,  G.  H.,  Lives  on  farm  of  R.  B.  Cole,  Sec.  7  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

EARING,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;    Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

HALDEMAN,  DENNIS,  Mechanic  ;  Spring  Grove. 

HATCH,  F.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

HEANEY,  JOHN,  Capitalist;  Spring  Grove. 

HENNING,  FREDERICK,  Lives  on  the  farm  of  C.  R.  Wray,  Sec.  7  ;  Spring  Grove 

P.O. 
HOFFMAN,  PHILLIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

HOFFMAN,  AARON,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  Burton  Township ;  Blivins'  Mills  P.  0.; 
born  in  Somerset  Co.,  Penn.,  October  1, 1824;  came  to  Michigan  in  1831,  and  to 
this  State  and  present  locality,  June  6,  1836 ;  owns  433  acres  of  land  ;  value  of 
property,  $30,000  ;  has  held  only  local  offices ;  was  Captain  in  the  Volunteer  service 
in  Colorado,  for  the  suppression  of  Indian  troubles.  Married  Isabella  Cole,  June 
3,  185-1;  she  was  born  in  Somerset  Co.,  Penn.,  September  16,  1826;  has  four 
children  living  :  Senereta,  born  September  25,  1854  ;  Mark  F.,  born  February  16, 
1859 ;  Phillip  Gordon,  born  March  21, .1865,  and  William  Dighton,  born  April  16, 
1872. 

HOFFMAN,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

HOOPER,  JOHN,  Lives  on  M.  H.  Cole's  farm,  Sec.  17  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

JACKSON,  ADAM,  Farmer  for  L.  Hatch,  Sec.  29  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

KIMBALL,  E.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

LANYEN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

LANYEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  IRA  and  FRANK,  Farmers,  Sec.  19 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  STEPHEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

LICHTY,  DANIEL,  Mechanic ;  Spring  Grove. 

McGUIRE,  MARTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

MEAD,  CHARLES,  Postmaster  and  Justice  of  the  Peace;  Spring  Grove. 

MOTLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

MOW  ATT,  T.  C.,  Miller  ;   Spring  Grove. 

PEACOCK,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

PEACOCK,  WILLIAM,  Renter,  Sec.  5  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 


156  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

PIERCE,  WILLIAM,  Mechanic,  Sec.  29 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

PIERCE,  MARVEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

PIERCE,  S.  W.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  20 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

RICHARDSON,  F.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

ROWEN,  HUBERT,  Former,  Sec.  31 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

SANBORN,  J.  W.,  Farmer.  Sec.  17  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

SANBORN,  MEHITABLE,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

SHAFER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

SLATER,  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Town  Clerk,  Sec.  29 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  ORRTN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  O. 

STEVENS,  ESTHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  ANDREW,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  20 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  MERRILL,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  WILLIAM,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  20 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  B.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

SWEET,  CHANCEY,  Capitalist,  Sec.  30 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  O. 

TAYLOR,  H.  H.,  Lives  on  Vokes  farm,  Sec.  8  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

TWEED,  ROBERT,  General  Merchant,  Spring  Grove. 

WARD,  JOHN,  Lives  on  farm  of  S.  Lawson,  Sec.  8  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

WATTS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

WESTPHAL,  HENRY,  Lives  on  J.  Gary's  farm,  Sec.  29  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 

WESTLAKE,  JAMES,  Cheese  Manufacturer,  Spring  Grove. 

WEBER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. ;  born  in  Prussia,  Ger- 
many, 1822  ;  came  to  America,  1849,  and  to  this  town  the  same  year ;  owns  80 
acres  of  land.  Married  Anna  Mary  Muhldor,  of  Germany,  in  1850  ;  has  five  chil- 
dren, two  boys  and  three  girls.  Democrat ;  Catholic. 

WILSON,  WYMAN,  General  Merchant,  Spring  Grove. 

WRIGHT,  ALBERT,  Lives  on  R.  B.  Cole's  farm,  Sec.  7  ;  Spring  Grove  P.  0. 


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CHEMUNG    TOWNSHIP. 

ALLEN,  HOLLIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

ALEXANDER,  F.  M.,  Millwright ;  Harvard. 

ALEXANDMR,  JOHN,  Mason ;  Chemung. 

ANDERSON,  J.  L.,  Postmaster  and  Commission  Merchant ;  Lawrence. 

ANDERSON,  A.  A.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 

ARMSTRONG,  CHARLES,  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Collector  since  1862 ; 
Harvard;  born  in  Lime.  New  London  Co.,  Conn.,  January  11,  1815;  resided  in 
Big  Foot  Prairie,  Wis.,  six  years;  came  to  this  county  in  1846 ;  owns  163  acres  of 
land ;  value  of  property,  $8,000 ;  was  in  the  Commissary  Department  and  also 
Orderly  Sergeant  Co.  C,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Lucretia  Lake 
(first  wife),  of  Montgomery  Co.,  New  York,  October  16,  1836,  who  died  October 
29,  1865.  Married  Mary  Louisa  Lake  (second  wife),  October  24, 1866,  of  Big  Foot 
Prairie,  Wis. ;  has  four  children  by  second  wife — two  boys  and  two  girls. 

ARNOLD,  R.,  Shoemaker ;  Harvard. 

AYER,  E.  G.,  Proprietor  of  Ayer  House;  Harvard;  born  in  Haverhill,  Mass., 
July  13,  1813 ;  settled  in  Kenosha,  Wis.,  in  1836  ;  moved  from  thence  to  Big  Foot 
Prairie  in  1846 ;  thence  came  to  Harvard  February,  1856.  Married  Mary  D.  Tit- 
comb  in  1835,  at  Dedham.  Mass ;  she  was  born  in  Massachusetts  in  1813  ;  had 
seven  children,  all  living:  Mary  (who  was  the  first. white  child  born  in  Kenosha 
Co.,  Wis.),  Annie,  Edward,  Julia,  Hem?y,  Hattie  and  Eva.  Mr.  Ayer  purchased 
the  land  and  laid  out  the  town  of  Harvard  in  the  spring  of  1856. 

AYER,  ED.  E.,  Contractor  of  Railroad  Materials  and  Maltster ;  Harvard ;  born  in 
Kenosha,  Wis.,  Nov.  16,  1841  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1856  ;  went  from  there  to 
California  in  1860  ;  enlisted  in  Co.  E,  First  California  Cav.,  and  served  in  Lower 
California,  Arizona  and  New  Mexico ;  then  returned  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1864. 
Married  Emma  A.  Burbank  September  16, 1865  ;  she  was  born  in  New  Hampshire, 
November  25,  1845  ;  has  one  child — ^Lizzie,  born  November.  28,  1866.  Mr.  Ayer 
is  President  of  Harvard  Malt  Co. 

AXTELL,  A.  E.,  General  Merchant ;  Harvard ;  born  in  Friendship,  Allegany 
Co..  N.  Y.,  February  6,  1825 ;  came  to  Boone  Co.,  TIL,  in  1852  and  was  engaged 
in  business  in  Russellville  four  years,  then  came  to  Harvard  in  1856  ;  has  been  Post- 
master at  Harvard  for  nine  years,  from  1866  to  1876.  Married  Mary  M.  Lambert 
December  10,  1846  :  she  was  born  in  Friendship,  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December 
12,  1827  ;  has  one  child— Frank  F.,  born  October  29,  1847. 

BAGLEY,  J.  H.,  Lumber  Merchant ;  resides  at  Harvard ;  born  in  Gorham,  On- 
tario Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  22,  1824 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1851  and  was  engaged 
in  lumber  and  grain  business,  in  the  town  of  Marengo,  sixteen  years,  then  moved 
to  Harvard,  where  he  now  resides ;  he  has  been  President  of  Board  of  Trustees  of 
Marengo  two  terms.  Married  Margaret  Waddell,  January  16,  1850  ;  she  was  born 
in  PouJtney,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  28,  1826  ;  had  seven  children — three  boys 
and  four  girls;  one  boy — Winslow  F.,  died  April  8,  1863;  six  living:  Lue,  Annie, 
John  H.,  Elmer  E.,  Mary  and  Margaret  F. 

BAILEY,  HARMON,  Stone  Mason  ;   Harvard. 
BAKER,  HENRY,  Grain  Dealer ;   Harvard. 


158  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

BAKER,  J.  M.,  Butcher;  Harvard. 
BAKER,  D.  W.,  Capitalist ;  Harvard. 

B ALDOCK,  MATTHEW,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. ;  born  in  Lincoln- 
shire, England,  July  4,  1816  ;  came  to  this  county  December,  1853  ;  owns  63  acres 
of  land.  Married  Lucian  Coy  in  1843,  who  was  born  in  Lincolnshire,  England, 
November  19,  1823  ;  has  six  children. 

BALDOCK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

BALLARD,  GEORGE,  Baggage-master,  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R. ;  Harvard. 

BATTIS,  STERLING,  Retired  ;  Chemung. 

BANNER,  H.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  Sharon  P.  0. 

BARRETT,  A.,  Railroad  Conductor ;  Ayer  st,  Harvard. 

BARTH,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
January  22,  1846  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1867  ;  owns  150  acres  of  land.  Married 
Mary  E.  Egleston  October  14,  1860,  who  was  born  in  Lancaster,  N.  Y.,  November 
6,  1842 ;  has  two  children — Willis,  born  August  26,  1862,  and  George  W.,  born 
February  17,  1874. 

BARLOW,  IRA,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Harvard. 

BEEL,  WILLIAM,  Retired  ;  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 

BECK,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Chemung  P.  0 

BENJAMIN,  HENRY,  Retired ;  Cor.  Summer  and  Eastman  sts.,  Harvard. 

BENTLEY,  D.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

BENTLEY,  CHRISTIANA  MRS.,  widow,  Sec.  12 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

BIGSBY,  JOHN,  Tin  Peddler ;  Lawrence. 

BIRD,  LUKE,  Farmer ;  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

BINGHAM,  A.  C.,  Physician ;  Brainard  and  Johnson  sts.,  Harvard. 

BILLS,  I.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26.;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

BOODLE,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BOODLE,  THOMAS,  Laborer;  Harvard. 

BLACKMAN,  C.  S.,  Commission  Merchant;  Harvard. 

BLACKMAN,  H.  .C.,  MRS.,  Widow;  Diggins  st.,  Harvard. 

BLAKE,  N.  E.,  Wagon  Manufacturer  ;  Harvard. 

BLAKE,  J.  C.,  Wagon  Manufacturer ;  Harvard. 

BLANDEN,  ZENO,  Grain  Dealer ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

BRIGHTENFELDT,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

BREEN,  ANN,  Widow  ;  Chemung. 

BREEN,  MICHAEL,  Renter  of  Wm.  Alvord,  Sec.  15  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

BROWN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cavan  Co.,  Ire- 
land, 1816;  came  to  this  country  1853;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Sarah 
Crosier  in  1840,  who  was  born  in  Cavan  Co.,  Ireland,  1815  ;  has  five  children. 

BROWN,  B.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
BROWN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
BROWN,  C.  R.,  Farmer,  Diggins  St.,  Harvard. 
BROWN,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Sec.  13  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
BROWN,  WM.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

BUHMEYER,  DANIEL,  Cigar  Manufacturer,  Harvard ;  born  in  Cologne,  on 
Rhine,  Germany,  January  14,  1840  ;  came  to  United  States  1854  ;  lived  in  New  Jer- 
sey four  years,  and  worked  at  the  cigar  trade  ;  lived  then  ten  years  in  Chicago : 
then  moved  to  Whitewater,  Wis.,  and  was  there  five  and  a  half  years  in  manufac- 
turing cigars;  then  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1876.  Married  Mary  Delancy, 
1864 ;  she  was  born  in  Aurora.  111.  ;  has  four  children,  Minnie,  Carrie,  William  and 
Mary.  Mr.  Buhmeyer  carries  on  quite  extensively  the  manufacture  of  cigars  at 
Harvard. 


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BURTON,  BILLINGS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Sharon  P.  0.  * 

BURCHEDT,  ERNEST,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Sharon  P.  0. 
BURDETT,  THOMAS,  Blacksmith  ;  Harvard. 
BURTON,  PHILIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

BURR,  OSCAR,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  1834  ;  came  to  this  county  December,  1845  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married 
Cynthia  Shultz,  October,  1862,  who  was  born  in  New  York,  September,  1843  ;  has 
two  children. 

BURTON,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
BURTON,  C.  H.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  18  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
BURTON,  ORLANDO,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  18  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
CALLIGAN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
CARPENTER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
CARPENTER,  PETER,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Front  st.,  Harvard. 
CAMPBELL,  DAVID,  Retired  ;  Chemung. 
CARPENTER,  JAMES,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Harvard. 
CAUGHLIN,  JERRY,  Blacksmith  ;  Harvard. 
CARPENTER,  DANIEL,  Shoemaker ;  Harvard. 

CHEEVER,  J.  P.,  Attorney  at  Law.  Harvard  ;  born  in  Walworth,  Wis.,  August 
5,  1845  ;  came  to  this  State  July,  1869,  and  to  Harvard  same  year  ;  graduated  in 
Law  Department  of  Madison  University,  Wisconsin,  1869  ;  commenced  practice  of 
law  in  Harvard.  1869 ;  elected  State's  Attorney  of  McHenry  Co.  1872  ;  has 
been  Town  Clerk  several  terms,  member  of  Board  of  Trustees  of  Harvard  one  term. 
Married  Miss  Frank  Allen,  December  6,  1870  ;  she  was  born  in  N.  Y.  State,  Madi- 
son Co.;  has  two  children;  Walter  bora  December  27,  1871,  and  Edward  born 
March  28,  1876. 

CHILSON,  DAVID,  Huckster ;  Harvard. 

CLARKE,  C,  R.,  Lumber  Merchant;  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 

COVENTRY,  DAVID,  Farmer.  Sec.  23;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CLARKE,  WILLIAM,  Blacksmith  ;  Harvard. 

CONN,  A.  J.,  Farmer.  Sec.  32  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

COLE.  DAVID,  Farmer  and  Thresher;  Chemung. 

CONN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  Chemung  P.  0.;  born  in  Mona'ghan  Co., 
Ireland,  1820 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1862 ;  owns  135  acres  of  land.  Married 
Sarah  E.  Day,  September,  1867,  who  was  born  in  Boone  Co.,  Illinois,  1851  ;  has 
two  children  living. 

CONN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

COE,  H..B.,  School  Teacher,  Harvard. 

COLBY,  JOSEPH,  Laborer,  Harvard. 

COVENTRY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CONE,  WILBUR,  Laborer,  Lawrence. 

COOK,  REUBEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Delaware  Co., 
Ohio,  February  15,  1820  ;  came  to  this  county,  1856  ;  owns  20  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Jane  Mansfield,  March,  1856,  who  was  born  in  England  in  1819 ;  no  children. 

CORNUE,  U.  W.,  Drayman ;  Church  st.,  Harvard. 
CORNUE,  G.  V.,  Clerk  ;   Church  st.,  Harvard. 
CRAMER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;    Harvard  P.  0. 
CRUMB,  J.  C.,  Banker;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 
CURRY,  G-  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
DAILY,  JAMES,  Railroad  Laborer;  Harvard. 
DAVIS,  ROBERT,' Farmer  ;  Ayer  St.,  Harvard. 


160  DIRECTORY  OF.McHENRY  COUNTY. 

DANlftLS,  NANCY,  Widow,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
DANIELS,  FREEMAN,  Lives  with  mother,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
DAYH  ARST,  JOHN,  Hotel  Keeper ;  Harvard. 
DEAN.  SILAS,  Farmer  and  Thresher  ;  Chemung. 
DEN  10,  MARCELLUS,  Railroad  Engineer;  Harvard. 
DOWNS,  MARY,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  32 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
DIGGINS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DULLUM,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DUTTON,  ALLEN,  Sec.  23  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
DUTTON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
DUTTON,  ORRIN  J.,  SRM  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Lawrence  P.  0- 
DUTTON,  ORRIN,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

ENGLE,  RICHARD,  Baker,  Harvard ;  born  in  Nearstine,  Hesse  Darmstadt, 
Germany,  July  23,  1836  ;  came  to  United  States  in  1854 ;  lived  in  Kenosha,  Wis., 
twelve  years,  then  came  tj  McHenry  Co.,  1865  ;  was  member  of  First  Wis. 
Vol.  Inf.,  with  Col.  Starkweather.  Married  Margaret  Leat,  September  28, 1855  ;  she 
was  born  in  Framersheim,  Breis  Alyee,  Hesse  Darmstadt,  January  6,  1836  ;  had 
six  children,  four  boys  and  two  girls — three  dead,  Eddy,  Maggie  and  Charlie  ;  three 
living,  Katie,  Willie  and  Richard,  all  born  in  Kenosha,  Wis. 

ERICKSON,  S.,  Blacksmith  ;  Harvard. 

FAY,  C.  L.,  Farmer;  Lawrence. 

PICK,  JONAS,  Renter  of  J.  Logue,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

FILKINS,  JANE,  MRS.,  Widow;  Washington  St.,  Harvard. 

FOX,  S.  D.,  Farmer,  Chemung. 

FLEMING,  JOHN,  Wagon  Maker;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

FREEMAN,  S.  A.,  Renter  of  J.  Sutherland,  Sec.  19;  Sharon  P.  0. 

FREESE,  CHRISTIAN,  Railroad  Employe ;  Harvard. 

FREESE,  GODFREY,  Railroad  Employe  ;  Harvard. 

FROTHINGHAM,  CHARLES,  Railroad  Engineer ;  Harvard. 

GARDNER,  JANE,  MRS.,  Widow;  Church  st.,  Harvard. 

GARDNER.  ROBERT,  Farmer;  Church  and  Division  sts.,  Harvard. 

GEORGE,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GEORGE,  CHARLES,  Farmer  and  Physician,  Sec.  13;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GHENSHAW,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Germany,  February  25,  1823;  came  to  this  county  February,  1859  ;  married  Caro- 
line Bokoy  in  1853,  who  was  born  in  Germany,  July  2,  1823 ;  no  children. 

CIILLIS,  H.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
GILLIS,  N.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

GILLIS,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. ;  born  Orange  Co-.,  N.  Y., 
March  31,  1846;  came  to  this  county  in  1848.  Married  Ellen  Langdon  January 
1,  1867,  who  was  born  in  Boone  Co.,  111.,  May  1, 1850  ;  has  three  children — Arthur, 
born  March  26,  1868  ;  Cora,  born  March  7, 1872,  and  Elmer,  born  September  20, 
1876. 

GLOVER,  JOHN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Harvard. 

GOGGIN,  EDWARD,  Farmer;  Harvard. 

GOGGIN,  ELIZABETH,  MRS.,  Widow;  South  st.,  Harvard. 

GOODKNECHT,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

GOULD,  H.  S.,   Farmer;  Lawrence. 

GOODAIR,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

GRADY,  THOMAS,  Renter  of  P.  McElroy,  Sec.  16  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

GROESBECK,  GEORGE,  Drayman  ;  Church  st.,  Harvard. 

GROVESTEEN,  W.,  Butcher,  Harvard. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  161 

GROESBECK,  JOHN  W.,  Druggist;  Harvard;  born  in  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y. ; 
came  to  this  county  in  1861  ;  has  been  County  Coroner,  and  is  now  Alderman  of 
the  village  of  Harvard,  111.,  and  was  appointed  Postmaster  in  1876 ;  Assistant 
Surgeon  Eighty-first  111.  Inf.  Regt. :  graduated  at  Rush  Medical  College,  Chicago, 
111.,  January  24,  1866. 

HAGERMAN,  C.  E.,  Blacksmith  and  Wagon  Maker :  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

H AWVER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HALL,  DUANE,  Lumber  Merchant,  boards  at  Mrs.  Thompson's,  Harvard. 

HALLESY,  PATRICK,  Railroad  employe ;  Harvard. 

HAMMOND,  DANIEL,  Laborer;  Harvard. 

HANCOCK,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HARPER,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Fermoner 
Co.,  Ireland,  in  1829 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1858  ;  owns  167  acres  of  laud. 
Married  Mary  A.  Mack  in  1860,  who  was  born  in  Antrim  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1842 ; 
has  three  children  living. 

HART,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HART,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HAWVER,  MONROE,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

HAHN,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

HAWVER,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HAWVER,  CHRISTIANA,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HAWVER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HAWVER,  P.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HAYES,  EDWARD,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Harvard. 

HEFNER,  GEORGE,  Barber;  Harvard. 

HELM,  N.  B.,  Hardware  Merchant ;  resides  Church  st.,  Harvard. 

HERITAGE,  CLARKSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

HERITAGE,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

HILDRETH,  OSCAR,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

HICKOK,  ALONZO  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Chemung  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Chit- 
tenden  Co.,  Vt.,  August  14,  1822;  came  to  this  county  in  August,  1874;  owns 
200  acres  of  land.  Married  Maritte  Sanford  January,  1844,  who  was  born  in 
Chittenden  Co.,  Vt.,  September  7,  1824  ;  has  seven  children. 

HINER,  JACOB,  Railroad  Employe;  Harvard. 

HILL,  S.,  Keeper  of  Billiard  Hall ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

HILL,  F.  A..   Painter;  Park  st.,  Harvard. 

HILDRETH,  EPHRAIM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

HOGAN,  FRANK,  Railroad  Employe  ;  South  st.,  Harvard. 

HOLMES,  THOMAS,  Railroad  Employe ;  Harvard. 

HOLDEN,  CHARLES,  Blacksmith;  Chemung. 

HORTON,  0.  W.,  Retired;  resides  cor.  Church  and  Hunt  sts.,  Harvard. 

HOWE,  ALLEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  -Lawrence  P.  0. 

HUEBNER,  JOHN,  Brewer;  Harvard. 

HUNTLEY,  MARTIN,  Fanner,  Sec.  3;  Sharon  P.  0.;  born  in  Chemung 
Township,  July  23,  1848;  owns  100  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $5,000. 
Married  Phylura  Ayers,  of  Walworth.  Wis.,  February  16,  1873. 

HUNTLEY,  ELIJAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
HUNTLEY,  J.,  Retired  ;  boards  at  Walker's  Hotel.  Harvard. 
HUFFMAN,  P.  M..  Physician  and  Surgeon;  Harvard. 
HUNT.  CHARLES.  Hardware  Merchant;  Ayer  St..  Harvard. 
HUNTLEY,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 


162  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HTJBBELL,  R.  G.,  Laborer ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
HUCHINSON,  D.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;   Harvard  P.  0. 
HULBERT,  ELENOR,  MRS.,  Widow;  Chemung. 
IAYNES,  DAVID,  Retired  ;  resides  on  Jefferson  st.,  Harvard. 
JOHNSON,  A.  A.,  MRS.,  Widow ;  resides  on  Front  st.,  Harvard. 
JOHNSON,  ELLEN,  MRS.,  Widow  ;  resides  on  Church  st.,  Harvard. 
JOHNSON,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
JORDAN,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
JOSLYN,  H.  L.,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Division  st,  Harvard. 
JOHNSON,  C.  M.,  Physician  and  Surgeon  ;  Front  st.,  Harvard. 
KALIA,  WILLIAM,  Farmer ;  Chemung. 
KEELER,  L.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

KEENAN,   STEPHEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;    Chemung  P.  0. ;  born   in  Troran 
Co.,  Ireland,  in  1832;    came  to   this  county  in    1851  ;    owns  80   acres  of  land.  , 
Married  Ann  Donough,  September  2,  1856,  who  was  born  in  Troran  Co..  Ireland, 
in  1834;  has  two  children  ;  Patrick,  born  March  14,  1860,  and  Ellen,  born  January 
11,1863. 

KENNEDY,  P.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
KERR,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Chemung  P.  0. 
KINNEY,  MOSES,  Retired ;  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 

KENNEDY,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec,  5  ;  Sharon  P.  0. ;  born  in  Down  Co., 
Ireland,  Dec.  24, 1806 ;  came  to  this  county  May  27, 1846  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land. 
Married  Ann  Seward,  December  25,  1856,  who  was  born  in  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y., 
February  14,  1804  ;  no  children. 

KING,  THOMAS,  Section  R.  R.  Boss  ;  Harvard. 

KING,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hadley,  N.  Y., 
August  1,  1815;  came  to  this  county  in  April,  1860 ;  owns  114  acres  of  land. 
Married  Diana  Kelley,  February  23, 1837,  who  was  born  in  Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.. 
April  22,  1815  ;  has  three  children. 

OZER,  SOPHIE,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  8;  Sharon  P.  0. 
tQZER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
EQZER,  MORRIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

KING,  JOHN  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co., 
N.  Y.,  August  20,  1840  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1860  ;  owns  130  acres  of  land. 
Married  Louis  Hutchinson,  August  17,  1865,  who  was  born  in  Cleveland,  Ohio, 
April  30,  1847  ;  has  three  children. 

LAKE,  BEARDSLEY,  Lumber  Merchant ;  Hart  St.,  Harvard. 

LA  BREC,  JOSEPH.  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

LAKE,  LEVI,  Retired  Merchant ;  Washington  st.,  Harvard. 

LANE,  JOHN,  Retired  Farmer;'  Lawrence. 

LAWTON,  ANDREW,  Lives  on  H.  Cramer's  farm,  Sec.  13  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

LAW,  A.  E.,  Maltster ;  Summer  st.,  Harvard. 

LAKE,  M.,  Liveryman  ;  Front  st.,  Harvard. 

LAKE,  C.  W.,  R.  R.  Express  Messenger ;  Harvard. 

LANDON,  J.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Harvard. 

LELAND,  J.  M.,  State  Weigher ;  Jefferson  st.,  Harvard. 

LEVITT,  G.  H.,  Farmer,  renter-of  J.  Paul,  Sec.  31 ;  Capron  P.  0. 

LELAND,  ALBERT  M.,  Editor  Harvard  Independent,  Harvard;  born  in 
Bristol,  Kenosha  Co.,  Wis.,  January  1,  1851 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1865  ;  value 
of  property  $3,000. 


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LEONARD,  MATTHEW,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Car- 
lew  Co.,  Ireland,  1816  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1855  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Johanna  O'Brien  1849,  who  was  born  in  Carlew  Co.,  Ireland,  1838;  has  five 
children  living. 

LEWIS,  HENRY,  Renter  of  D.  H.  Bentley,  Sec.  12;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
LEONARD,  JAMES,  R.  R.  Employe;  Harvard. 
LEWIS,  J.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
LILLIE,  LEVI,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
LITTLE,  JAMES,  Laborer;    Chemung. 

LINES,  EDWIN  A.,  General  Merchant,  Harvard  ;  born  in  Augusta,  Oneida 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  9,  1833  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1853  ;  value  of  property 
$2,500.  Married  Helen  A.  Simonds,  December  14,  1859,  who  was  born  in  Frank- 
linville,  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y. 

LIVINGSTON,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

LOCK  WOOD,  L.,  Capitalist ;  Diggins  St.,  Harvard. 

LOGUE,  JAMES,  R.  R.  Tie  Dealer;  Front  st..  Harvard. 

LUTHER,  CHARLES,  R.  R.  Engineer ;  Harvard. 

LYON,  J.  B.,  Attorney  at  Law  and  Town  Clerk  ;  Harvard. 

MANSFIELD,  JOHN,  Painter ;  Washington  st.,  Harvard. 

MAXON,  W.  J.,  General  Merchant;  Chemung. 

MAXON,  E.  D.,  General  Merchant ;  Chemung. 

MARSHALL,  MARGARET,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Hart  st.,  Harvard. 

MARSRALL,  T.  P.,  Hardware  Merchant ;  residence  Hart  st.,  Harvard. 

McCARTY,  DANIEL,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Harvard. 

MARSHALL,  ROBERT,  Hardware  Dealer ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

MASON,  LOWELL,  R.  R.  Mail  Agent ;  Harvard. 

McC ARN,  PETER,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Harvard. 

McCLOUD,  JAMES,  Shoemaker;  Harvard. 

McCAULEY,  THOMAS,  Drayman  ;  South  st.,  Harvard. 

McCONKEY,  JAMES,  Retired  Farmer ;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 

McDONALD,  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

McELROY,  LEWIS,  Superintendent  C.  &  N.  W.  Switch  Yard;  Harvard. 

McGEE,  OWEN,  Farmer;  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 

MCLAUGHLIN,  HUGH,  Retired  Farmer ;  Minnie  st.,  Harvard. 

McNALLY,  BARNEY,  R,  R.  Employe;  Harvard. 

McNALLY,  WILLIAM,  Laborer;  Lawrence. 

McPHERSON,  C.  D.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Washington  and  Division  sts*  Harvard. 

MERRITT,  WILLIAM,  R.  R.  Conductor ;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 

MILLS,  S.  G.  W.,  General  Merchant ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

MILLER,  JOHN,  Merchant  Tailor;  Chemung. 

MOSHER,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

MILLER,  FREDERICK,  Wagon  Maker;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

MINIER,  H.  B.,  Grocer,  Harvard  ;  born  in  Big  Flats,  Chemung  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June 
27,  1833;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1858.  Married  Julia  Ayer,  August  8,  1860, 
who  was  born  in  Kenosha,  Wis.,  September  29,  1843 ;  has  one  child,  Mamie,  born 
in  Harvard,  January  23,  1863.  Mr.  Minier  lived  in  Boone,  Boone  Co.,  Iowa,  nine 
years,  and  returned  to  Harvard  in  April,  1876,  and  is  now  engaged  in  the  Fancy 
Grocery  and  Crockery  business. 

MONTGOMERY,  JOHN,  Railroad  Conductor,  Division  st.,  Harvard. 
MOORE,  THOMAS,  Renter  of  C.  McGee's,  Sec.  29 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
MORSE,  0.  C.,  Farmer  and  Paper  Peddler,  Sec.  33 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MORTON,  N.  B.,  Capitalist ;  Johnson  st.,  Harvard. 


164  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

NASH,  G.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
NASH,  SIDNEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
NEARING,  F.  S..  Liquor  Dealer;  Front  st,  Harvard. 
NIEWERTH  BROS.,  Masons;  Washington  st.,  Harvard. 
NOYCE,  H.  J.,  Cheese  Manufacturer,  Sec.  15  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
O'BRIEN,  MARTIN,  Section  Boss  C.  &  N.  W.  Ry.  ;  Harvard. 
O'BRIEN,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  University  st.,  Harvard. 
O'CONNOR,  PETER,  Laborer ;  Park  st.,  Harvard. 

OLBRICH,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. ;  born  in  Germany,  July 
25,  1838;  came  to  this  county  in  August,  1858;  owns  50  acres  of  land.  Married 
Mary  C.  Weitzel,  January  17,  1871,  who  was  born  in  Germany,  September  10, 
1845  ;  seven  children — William,  born  June  26,  1859  ;  Elizabeth,  January  18,  1861 ; 
Mary,  October  19, 1862  ;  Augusta,  April  22,  1865  ;  Ottielle,  May  12, 1868  ;  John, 
•  June  8,  1873 ;  and  Jacob  was  born  June  8,  1876. 

O'RILEY.  MICHAEL.  Laborer;  Harvard. 

OTTMAN.  MATHEW,  Laborer;  Diggins  st.,  Harvard. 

PARKHURST,  GEORGE,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Ayer  st..  Harvard. 

PARKER,  S.  S.,  Farmer  ;   Brainard  and  Johnson  sts.,  Harvard. 

PATTERSON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

PARKHURST,  EMILY,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Park  st.,  Harvard. 

PATTERSON,  R.,  Baker ;  Harvard. 

PAULSON,  JONAS,  Foreman  Railroad  Blacksmith  Shop;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

PAUL,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

PAUL,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

PEASE,  RANDALL,  Railroad  Employe  ;  University  st,,  Harvard. 

PEASE,  ASA,  Retired  Farmer;  Brainard  st,  Harvard. 

PERKINS.  ROYAL,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

PICKLEY,  D.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  Big  Foot  P.  O. 

PHELPS,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  Sharon  P.  0. ;  born  in  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y., 
May  15,  1844;  came  to  this  county  in  1874.  Married  Emma  Dyke,  March  6, 
1875,  who  was  born  in  New  York  State,  June,  1844;  has  two  children — Ada  and 
Tiney. 

PHILLIPS,  ADAM,  Grain  Dealer ;  Brainard  and  Eastman  sts.,  Harvard. 

PIERCE,  JAMES,  Stone  Mason  ;  Harvard. 

PIERCE,  GILBERT,  Renter  of  E.  G.  Ayer's,  Sec.  15  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

PIERCE*  FRANKLIN,  Proprietor  Steam  Flour  Mill ;   boards  at  Walker's   Hotel, 

Harvard. 

PIERCE,  ALPHA,  Laborer;  Harvard. 
PIPER,  ELIZABETH  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  18 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
POWERS,  RICHARD,  Saloon  Keeper ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

POWERS,  ESCO,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Homer,  Ohio, 
June,  1851;  came  to  this  county  in  1872.  Married  Eva  Brown,  April  8.  1873, 
who  was  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  18.  1852;  has  one  child,  Lewis, 
born  February  28,  1875. 

POWERS,  R.,  Harness  Maker;  Harvard. 

POWERS,  M.  J.,  Harness  Maker;  Harvard  ;  born  in  Dunham  Township,  McHenry 
Co.,  June  2.  1847;  has  been  engaged  in  harness  business  from  1866  ;  moved  west 
to  Tama  Co.,  Iowa,  and  engaged  in  business  there  three  years.  Married  Lydia 
Powell  (first  wife),  of  Tama  Co.,  Iowa,  August,  1873,  who  died  in  Harvard.  April 
10,  1874,  leaving  one  daughter,  Bessie,  born  in  Harvard,  April  1,  1874.  Married 
Fannie  Fern  (second  wife),  February  29,  1876;  she  was  born  in  Oshkosh.  Wis. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  •  165 

PRICE,  WILLIAM,  Railroad  Conductor ;  Division  St.,  Harvard. 
PURINGTON,  J.,  Railroad  Conductor;   Church  st.,  Harvard. 
QUIGLEY,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 
QUIRK,  WILLIAM,  Yard  Master,  C.  &  N.  W.  Ry. ;  Harvard. 
RATHBONE,  WILLIAM,  Harness  Maker ;  Harvard. 
RANDT.  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
RECTOR,  EDWIN,  Clerk  for  W.  C.  Wellington ;  Harvard. 
REARDON,  M.,  Railroad  Employe ;  Harvard. 
REARDON,  ANDREW,  Blacksmith  ;  Harvard. 
RICHARSON,  P.  T.,  Laborer;  Front  st.,  Harvard. 

REYNOLDS,  E.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. ;  born  in  Addison  Co.,  Vt., 
December  4,  1812 ;  came  to  this  county  in  May,  1839 ;  own  160  acres  of  land. 
Married  Mary  E.  Smith  February  17,  1843,  who  was  born  in  Hancock,  Mass.,  De- 
cember, 1819  ;  has  two  children ;  G.  W.,  born  in  June,  1846,  and  James  N.,  born 
in  1851. 

ROACH,  P.,  Laborer  and  Well  Digger  ;  Harvard. 
ROCKWELL,  JAMES,  Drayman ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

ROACHE,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. ;  born  in  Mayo  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1827;  came  to  this  country  April  11,  1856;  owns  120  acres  of  land. 
Married  Kate  Whelan  February  28,  1855,  who  was  born  in  Carlew  Co.,  Ireland,  in 
in  1831 ;  has  one  child,  Henry,  born  December  15,  1855. 

ROGERS,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Harvard  P.  0. 

ROSE,   PETER,  Laborer ;  Chemung. 

ROSENCRANTZ,  J.  B.,  Capitalist ;   Church  st.,  Harvard. 

RUGGLES,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  Lawrence  P.  0. 

RYAN,  JAMES,  Laborer;  Blackmail  st.,  Harvard. 

RYAN,  THOMAS,  Lives  on  J.  Thompson's  farm,  Sec.  22 ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 

RYAN,  DANIEL,  Blacksmith ;  Johnson  st.,  Harvard. 

RYLAND,  ELIZABETH,  MRS.,  Widow;  Front  st,,  Harvard. 

SALNAVE,  NORMAN,  Laborer  ;  Harvard. 

SALISBURY,  ALVA,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

SANDERS,  AMMI,  Drayman  ;  Washington  st.,  Harvard. 

SAUNDERS,  P.  E.,  Hardware  Merchant;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 

SCHULZ,  CARL  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in  Germany,  Jan- 
uary 4,  1821.;  came  to  this  county  in  1861 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Caro- 
line Fredericks  in  1849,  who  was  born  in  Germany  February  21,  1821';  has  five 
children  living. 

SCHEUETKA,  HENRY.  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SEELEY,  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
SHAVER,  ABRAHAM,  Retired  Farmer;  Lawrence. 
SHANAHAN.  CON.,  Railroad  Employe ;  Harvard. 
SHATZLER,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SHIPPIE,  L.  J. ;  Commissioner  of  Highway ;  Lawrence. 
SHUFELDT,  P.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
SHOIJLER,  ELI,  Farmer;  Chemung. 

SHUFELDT,  B.,  Works  J.  K.  Howell's  farm  ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
SINDERSON,  C.  H.,  Miller  ;  Chemung. 

SLOCUM,  H.  W.,  Farmer;  Lives  in  Chemung  Village ;  born  in  Elizabethtown, 
N.  J.,  in  1814;  his  father  removed  to  Tompkins  Co.,  N.  Y.,  the  same  year;  lived 
there  until  1859,  then  removed  to  Spencer,  Tioga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  lived  there  seven  years, 
then  came  to  this  county  in  1866  ;  owns  50  acres  of  land ;  value  of  property,  $3,000  ; 


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held  the  offices  of  Constable  and  Collector  before  coming  here.  Married  MarylM. 
Adams  November  5, 1838  ;  she  was  born  in  Danby,  Tompkins  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  had  three 
children,  one  boy  and  two  girls. 

SMITH,  CAROLINE,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  24 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SLAWSON,  H.  H.,  Farmer;  Lawrence. 
SMITH,  A.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SMITH,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SMITH,  L.  P.,  Town  Collector ;  Simmer  st.,  Harvard. 
SMITH,  G.  R.,  Maltster;   residence,  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 
SMITH,  AMANDA,  MRS.,  Widow  ;  Jefferson  st.,  Harvard. 
SNOW,  ASA,  Works  farm  of  S.  S.  Parker  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
SOLE,  R.,  Railroad  Conductor ;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 
SOOTHELL,  JOSEPH,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Hart  st.,  Harvard. 
SPOONER,  E.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Harvard. 
STAFFORD,  J.  J.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 
STOKER,  A.,  Railroad  Employe  ;  Harvard. 
STORCH,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
SULLIVAN,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
SWEET,  PETER,  Lives  on  father's  farm,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SWEENEY,  JOSEPH,  Liveryman  ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 
SWEENEY,  PATRICK,  Dry  Goods  Merchant;  Ayer  st,  Harvard. 
SWEENEY,  JOHN,  Dry  Goods  Merchant;  Ayer  St.,  Harvard. 
SWEET,  SAMUEL,  Farmer  ;  Jefferson  st.,  Harvard. 
THOMPSON,  JAMES,  Stock  Dealer ;  Front  st.,  Harvard. 
THOMPSON,  J.  C.,  Retired  Farmer;  Lawrence. 
THOMPSON,  W.  G.,  Police  Constable  ;  Harvard. 
THOMPSON,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  A.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  Harvard  P.  M. 

THOMPSON,  ORLANDO  H.,  Farmer,  Sees.  25  and  5  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Hamilton,  Madison  Co.,  New  York,  September  26,  1820 ;  came  to  this  county 
August  31,  1845;  owns  80  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $4,000;  has  been 
Town  Clerk  of  Dunham  Township,  also  Justice  of  the  Peace.  Married  Eliza  Max- 
well, of  Oneonta,  Otsego  Co.,  New  York,  July  3,  1844 ;  has  nine  children,  five 
boys  and  four  girls,  two  boys  and  three  girls  living. 

THOMPSON,  LUKE,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Division  st.,  Harvard. 
TITCOMB,  E.  M.,  General  Merchant ;  resides  on  Church  st.,  Harvard. 
TITCOMB,  J.  P.,  Merchant;  resides  on  Church  st.,  Harvard. 
TOOKER,  GEORGE,  Renter  of  C.  A.  Hoschild,  Sec.  1 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 
TOOKER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
TOOKER,  EMMET,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Minnie  St.,  Harvard. 
TOWNE,  M.  M.,  Financial  Agent  of  E.  G.  Ayer,  Ayer's  Hotel,  Harvard. 
TYMESSON,  E.,  Retired  Farmer ;  Church  and  Jefferson  sts.,  Harvard. 
TYLER,  FRANK,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Harvard. 
TYLER,  F.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Harvard. 
VERICK,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  Harvard. 
WAITE,  JOHN,  Farmer.  Sec,  8  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

WALKER,  E.,  &  SON,  Proprietors  of  Walker  House,  Harvard.  Mr.  E. 
Walker  has  been  in  the  hotel  business  for  forty  years. 

WALKER,  W.  B.,  Proprietor  of  Walker  House,  Harvard. 
WALLACE,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Chemung  P.  0. 
WALTERS,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
WAKELY,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Harvard  P.  0. 


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WAKELY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
WALTERS,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
WELLINGTON,  W.  C.,  Grocer  ;  resides  on  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 

WEITZEL,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Lawrence  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ger- 
many, January,  1810;  came  to  this  county,  1858;  owns  132  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Henrietta  Gaberil  in  1835,  who  was  born  in  Germany  in  1813;  has  two 
children,  Christina,  born  May  18,  1839,  and  Mary  C.,  born  September  10,  1845. 

WELCH,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

WHEELER.  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

WETLAUFER,  WILLIAM,  Renter  of  D.  P.  Hutchinson,  Sec.   24  ;  Harvard  P  O 

WETZEL,  FREDK,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

WETTSTEIN,  HERMANN,  Jeweler,  Harvard ;  born  in  Barmen,  Elberfeld, 
Prussia,  February  14,  1840  ;  came  to  this  county  April,  1873 ;  value  of  property, 
$4,000.  Married  Harriet  P.  Collier,  May,  1867  ;  she  was  born  in  Rock  Co.,  Wis. ; 
has  one  child,  a  girl. 

WHEELER,  A.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Sharon  P.  0. 

WHITMARSH,  LEWIS,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Front  st.,  Harvard. 

WHITE,  JAMES,  Blacksmith  ;  Diggins  st.,  Harvard. 

WILSON,  FREEMAN,  Agent  American  Express  Co. ;  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 

WIGGINS,  T.  H.,  Tailor ;  Ayer  St.,  Harvard. 

WIGGINS,  GEORGE,  Tailor  ;  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

WILKINSON,  C.  M.,  Druggist ;  Harvard  ;  born  in  McHenry  Co.,  April  21, 
1849  ;  has  been  engaged  in  drug  business  in  Harvard  eight  years. 

WILKINSON,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Big  Foot  P.  0. 

WILKINSON,  C.  M.,  Druggist ;  Brainard  and  Johnston  sts.,  Harvard. 

WILKINSON,  PHILO,  Town  Constable  ;  Diggins  and  Jefferson  sts.,  Harvard. 

WILLIAMS,  JOHN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Johnson  St.,  Harvard. 

WILLIS,  ROBERT,  Stock  Dealer,  Ayer  st.,  Harvard.  . 

WILLIAMS,  FRANK,  Harness  Maker,  Ayer  st.,  Harvard. 

WILLIAMS,  R.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

WOOD,  G.   H.,  Proprietor  Steam   Flour  Mill ;  residence  Washington  and  Jefferson 

sts.,  Harvard. 

WOOD,  JAMES,  Renter  on  S.  Paul's  Farm,  Sec.  31  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
WOOSTER,  GEORGE,  Retired  Farmer  ;  Chemung. 
WOOSTER,  W.  I.,  Painter  ;  Burnett  st.,  Harvard. 
WORT,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Harvard  P.  O. 
WYANT,  L.  B.,  Furniture  Dealer  ;  Residence  Brainard  st.,  Harvard. 
YOUNG,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Sharon  P.  0. 
ZASCHAK,  HENRY,  Liquor  Dealer  ;  Ayer  and  Front  sts.,  Harvard. 


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DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


HARVARD  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


CHAS.  ARMSTRONG, 

Justice  of  the  Peace, 


Street. 


AVER  HOUSE, 

E,  G,  Ayer,  Proprietor, 

Ayer  Street,  near  Depot. 


CROESBECK  &  WILKINSON, 

DRUGGISTS, 

Paints,  Oils,  Books,  Stationery,  &c.,  &c., 

-A-YER,    STR,EET. 


HARVARD    INDEPENDENT, 

GARDNER   &    KNOX, 

Proprietors, 

•A.YEK,    STS/EET. 


A.  E.  AXTELL, 

EXCHANGE  OFFICE, 

ALSO, 

DEALER  IN  GENERAL  MERCHANDISE, 

Street. 


LINES    BROS., 

BOOTS,  SHOES  &  CLOTHING 


Ayer    Street. 


ED.  E.  AYER, 

Contractor  of  R,  R,  Supplies, 


OFFICE, 


STK.EET. 


H.  B.  MINIER, 

Grocery  and  Crockery  Ware, 

Ayer  Street,  near  Depot. 


DAN.  BUHMEYER, 

Havana  and  Domestic  Cigars, 

Pipes,  Chewing  and  Smoking  Tobacco, 

STREET. 


M.  J.  POWERS, 

Saddles,  Bridles  and  Collars, 


J.  P.  CHEEVER, 

ATTORNEY  AT  LAW, 

-A_3rer    Street. 


Ayer    Street. 


WALKER  HOUSE, 

E,  Walker  &  Son,  Proprietors, 

Ayer  Street,  near  Depot. 


RICHARD  ENGLE, 

Bakery  and  Confectionery, 

Ayer  Street. 


HERMAN    WETTSTEIN, 

WATCHMAKER  &  JEWELER, 

And  Dealer  in  Watches  and  Silver  Ware, 


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HARVARD  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

ALLOTT  &  THOMPSON,  Meat  Market,  Ayer  st. 

AMERICAN  EXPRESS  COMPANY,  Near  Depot. 

BLAKE,  N.  E.,  &  SON,  Wagon  Manufacturers,  Ayer  st. 

BINGHAM,  A.  C.,  Physician,  Brainard  and  Johnson  sts. 

BURBANK,  LAW  &  CO..  Malt  House,  Eastman  st. 

BRAINARD  &  GILBERT,  Dry  Goods,  Ayer  st. 

BELLOWS,  J.  N..  Shoemaker,  Ayer  st. 

BELL,  ALFRED,  Baker,  Ayer  st. 

BRIGHTENFELDT,  HENRY,  Shoemaker,  Ayer  st. 

BURBANK,  G.  A.,  Photographer,  Ayer  st. 

CLARKE,  C.  R.,  Lumber  Merchant,  Brainard  st. 

CLARKE,  WM.  M.,  Blacksmith,  Ayer  st. 

CHURCH,  R.,  Ready-made  Clothing,  Ayer  st. 

CLARKE,  S.  A.,  Barber,  Ayer  st. 

CARPENTER,  GEO.,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Ayer  st. 

CARPENTER  &  HILL,  Billiard  Hall,  Ayer  st. 

CULLEN,  JOHN,  Blacksmith,  Ayerst. 

CALLENDER,  J.  G.,  Insurance  Agent  and  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

CRUMB,  J.  C.,  Banker,  Ayer  st. 

DOOLITTLE,  A.  L.,  Planing  Mill,  Ayer  st. 

FISH,  HARRIET  E.,  Millinery,  Ayer  st. 

FLEMING,  JOHN,  Wagon  Maker,  Ayer  st. 

GEORGE,  WM.,  Warehouse  and  Grain  Dealer. 

GEORGE,  L.  E.,  Tailor,  Brainard  st. 

HALL  &  CRUMB,  Lumber  Dealers,  Page  st. 

HEFNER,  GEORGE,  Barber,  Ayer  st. 

HOWE,  ANNA,  Millinery,  Ayer  st. 

HARVARD,  HOUSE,  John  Dayharsh,  Proprietor,  Ayer  st. 

HUNT  &  HELM,  Hardware  Merchants,  Ayer  st. 

HUFFMAN,  P.  M.,  Physician. 

HAYES,  J.  L.,  Liquor  Dealer,  Ayer  st. 

HOSCHILD,  C.  A.  Furniture  Dealer,  Ayer  st. 

HARVARD  MALT  CO.,  Office  Harvard  Bank,  Ayer  st. 

JANVRIN,  FRANK,  Meat  Market,  Ayer  st. 

JOHNSON,  C.  M.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Front  st. 

LEESEN,  THOMAS,  Blacksmith,  Ayer  st. 

LAKE  &  CLARK,  Lumber  Dealers,  near  Railroad. 

LACHER,  LEWIS,  Gunsmith,  Ayer  st. 

LAKE  &  PHITTEPLACE,  Livery  Stable,  Front  st. 

LEASONT,  P.  V.,  Cooper  Shop,  Ayer  st. 

LEONARD,  N.,  Merchant  Tailor,  Ayer  st. 

LYON,  J.  B.,  Attorney  at  Law,  Ayer  St., 


170  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  * 

MARSHALL,  SANDERS  &  MARSHALL,  Hardware  Dealers,  Ayer  at, 

MADDEN,  JAMES,  Liquor  Dealer,  Ayer  st. 

MERRY,  J.  G.,  General  Merchant,  Ayer  st. 

MAXWELL,  JAMES,  Carpenter  and  House  Builder,  Diggins  st. 

MULLIGAN,  WM.,  Blacksmith,  Ayer  st. 

MALONEY,  THOS.,  Saloon  Keeper,  Ayer  st. 

NEARING,  F.  S.,  Saloon  Keeper,  Front  st. 

0' CONNER,  JOHN,  Saloon  Keeper,  Ayer  st. 

O'BRIEN,  WM.,  General  Merchandise,  Front  st. 

POWERS,  RICH'D,  Saloon,  Ayer  st. 

PIERCE,  FRANKLIN,  Steam  Flour  Mill. 

ROHAN,  PATK.,  Saloon  Keeper,  Ayer  st, 

RICHARDSON,  S.,  Druggist,  Ayer  st. 

RATHBURN,  A.  E.,  MRS.,  Millinery,  Ayer  st. 

RASMUS,  JOHN,  Wagon  Manufacturer,  Division  st. 

SHAVER,  JACOB,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Ayer  st. 

SULLIVAN,  JEREMIAH,  Grocer,  Ayer  st, 

SWEENEY  BROS.  &  CO.,  General  Merchants,  Front  and  Ayer  sts. 

STOLLER,  JOSEPH,  Dry  Goods,  Ayer  st. 

SWEENEY  &  LAKE,  Livery  Stable,  Ayer  st. 

SMITH,  EZRA,  Blacksmith  and  Wagon  Maker,  Ayer  st. 

SHERBURNE,  J.  C.,  Jeweler,  Ayer  st. 

TITCOMBE,  &  SON,  General  Merchandise,  Ayer  st. 

THOMPSON,  W.,  Police  Constable. 

VAN  WIE,  L.,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Ayer  st. 

WOOD,  H.,  &  CO.,  Steam  Mill,  and  Warehouse,  near  Railroad. 

WILSON,  GUY,  Dry  Goods,  Ayer  st. 

W AGAR,  G.  R. ,  House  and  Sign  Painter.  Ayer  st. 

WADE.  B.  A.,  Physician,  Front  and  Johnson  sts. 

WIGGINS,  THOS..  Tailor,  Ayer  st. 

WELLINGTON,  W.  C.,  Grocer,  Brainard  and  Ayer  sts. 

WOODRUFF,  U.  T.,  Physician,  Church  st. 

WYANT,  L.  B.,  Furniture,  Ayer  st. 

ZASCHAK,  HENRY,  Saloon  Keeper,  Ayer  st. 

LAWRENCE  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

ANDERSON.  J.  L.,  Commission  Merchant. 
BOYD,  WM.  L.,  Blacksmith. 
PAGE,  HERBERT,  Confectioner. 


HAGERMAN.  C.  E.,  Blacksmith  and  Wagon  Maker. 
MILLS,  S.  G.  W..  General  Merchandise. 


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CORAL    TOWNSHIP. 

AUSTIN,  REUBEN,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  7 ;  Ceral  P.  0. ;  born  in  White- 
hall, Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  6,  1814;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April, 
1864  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land  ;  property  valued  at  $5,500  ;  has  been  School  Director 
eleven  years.  Married  Eveline  Derry,  of  Vermont,  September,  1843 ;  has  seven 
children  living. 

ADAMS,  E.  L.,  Laborer ;  Union. 

ADAMS,  ALEX.  0.,  Farmer  and  Postmaster,  Sec.  33 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

AHKENS,  FRED,  Renter  of  G.  Van  Valkenburgh,  Sec.  24 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

ANDREWS,  J.  H.,  Laborer;  Union. 

ALLEN,  FRANCIS,  Produce  Dealer ;  Union. 

ANDREWS,  ALONZO,  Laborer ;  Union. 

ANDREWS,  GEORGE,  Laborer ;  Union. 

AXTELL,  E.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec  32 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

ASHMAN  SARAH,  MRS.,  widow  of  J.  H. ;  Union. 

BACKUS,  JOHN,  Laborer,  Sec.  6 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

BAHRE,  CHRISTIAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

BALLARD,  NATHANIEL,  Renter  of  Mrs.  Butler,  Sec.  35 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BANNER,  GEORGE  P.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sees.  15  and  22  ;  Union  P.  0. ; 
born  in  England,  August  30,  1838 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1841  and  to  Mc- 
Henry Co.  in  the  fall  of  1865  ;  owns  155  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $7,000  ; 
was  Corporal  in  Co.  B,  Eighth  111.  Cav.  Married  Philancy  Lord,  of  Bath,  Steuben 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  27,  1858 ;  has  one  child.  i 

BARBER,  LESTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
BARBER,  S.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
BARBER,  LEVI,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
BARTHOLOMEW,  S.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
BARTHOLOMEW,  RUSH,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;     Harmony  P.  0. 

BEEBE,  AUGUSTUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  was  born  in  Manchester, 
Bennington  Co.,  Vt.,  October  16,  1839  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  July  4,  1845  ;  owns 
house  and  lot  in  village  of  Coral,  valued  at  $500 ;  was  Sergeant  in  Co.  K,  One 
Hundred  and  Twenty-seventh  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Harriet  Oakley,  of 
Willimantic,  Conn.,  July  3,  1865  ;  has  four  children. 

BEEBE,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Coral  P.  0. 
BETTS,  HENRY,  Laborer,  Sec.  30  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
BLISS,  JOHN  D.,  Laborer,  Union. 
BOIES,  W.  A.,  &  CO.,  Farmers,  Sec.  6 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BOWEN,  FRANK,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sees.  8  and  17  ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in 

Richmond,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  5,  1820 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  October  18, 
1840  ;  owns  50  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $3,500  ;  was  School  Director  two 
years  and  Road  Commissioner  one  year.  Married  Mary  P.  Ripley,  of  Harland, 
Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  27,  1838  ;  had  five  children ;  three  living. 

BORCHERT,  WILHELM,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Coral  P.  0. 
BOWLEY,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
BRADFORD,  E.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Coral  P.  0. 


172  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

BRAND,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  18;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Golanger,  Essex,  England,  December  17,  1814;  came  to  Lawrence,  Mass.,  1855, 
and  to  Chicago,  111.,  in  1856,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April,  1868  ;  owns  40  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $2,000.  Married  Martha  Wardley,  of  Orsett,  Essex,  England, 
in  May,  1841 ;  had  nine  children;  eight  living. 

BRIDGES,  ELVIN,  Physician  and  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  19  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born 
in  Truxton,  Cortland  Co..  N.  Y.,  June  29,  1821 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  July 
3,  1840  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre.  Married  Alvira  Mus- 
grove,  of  Alleghany  Co.,  Pa.,  May  2,  1868;  has  nine  children  in  family. 

BRIGHT,  H.  J.,  Mason;  Union. 

BRIDGES,  P.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Riley  Township, 
McHenry  Co.,  111.,  October  1,  1842  (is  a  renter)  ;  value  of  property  $300.  Mar- 
ried Lou  E.  Homan,  of  New  York,  February  10,  1869  ;  has  three  children. 

BROWN,  TURNER  M.,  Farmer,  formerly  a  Mason,  Sec.  15;  Coral  P.O.: 
born  in  Danbury,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  November  3,  1808 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  October,  1843 ;  owns  155  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property  $8,500 ;  was  School 
Director  several  terms  in  Coral  Township.  Married  Juliet  Lockwood.  of  North 
Springfield.  Windsor,  Co.,  Vt.,  November  3,  1840,  who  was  born  September  13, 
1825  ;  had  nine  children,  five  living. 

BROWN,  AMASA  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Coral  Town- 
ship, McHenry  Co.,  111.,  September  30,  1846  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land  ;  value  of 
property  $1,600.  Married  Mariah  L.  Jackson,  of  Hartland  Township,  McHenry 
Co.,  111.,  July.  3,  1866,  who  was  born  September  23,  1846  ;  had  five  children,  four 
living. 

BULARD,  S.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Coral  P.  0. 
BUTTS,  A.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Union  P.  0. 

BUTLAR,  JULIA,  Mrs.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  widow  of  Mor- 
gan Butlar,  who  died  May  21,  1872;  she  was  born  in  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb- 
ruary 5,  1806 ;  came  10  McHenry  Co.  in  May,  1843 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $45  per  acre.  Married  Morgan  Butlar,  February  17,  1824  ;  had  five 
children,  four  living. 

CADY,  B.,  Farmer.  Sec.  8;  Marengo  P.  O. ;  born  in  Farmington,  Ontario  Co., 
N.  Y.,  September  27,  1807  ;  came  to  Illinois  in  1855,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
1861  ;  owns  45  acres  of  land;  value  of  property  $3,000;  has  been  School  Director 
and  Road  Commissioner  several  years.  Married  Sophia  Prescott,  of  Vershire,  Vt., 
in  1858  ;  has  three  children  living. 

CAHILL,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Union  P.  0. 
CAHOON,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Union  P.  0. 

CALBOW,  JOACHIM,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in  Prussia,  Ger- 
many, June  15,1834;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1861,  and  to  McHenry 
Co.  September.  1,1864;  owns  90  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45  per  acre.  Mar- 
ried Minnie  Selle,  of  Prussia,  Germany,  September  7,  1861 ;  had  six  children,  five 
living. 

CAPRON,  AMOS,  Agent;  Union. 

CAPRON,  NERI,  Farmer ;  Union. 

CARVENER,  JAMES,  Laborer,  Sec.  34 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

CARR,  FRANK,  Farmer.  Sec.  17  ;  Coral  P.  0. 

CHITE,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Union  P.  0. 

CHURCH,  JOHN  "R.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  25  ;  Huntley  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  17,  1829  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  April  29, 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  173 

1845  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  was  Township  Collector  and 
Constable  two  years  in  Grafton ;  was  Sergeant  Co.  I,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.  Married 
Mary  J.  Beardsley,  of  New  York,  February  27, 1851,  who  was  born  May  26, 1835; 
had  eight  children,  seven  living. 

CLARK,  0.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Coral  P.  O. 
CLARK.  CHARLES,  Wagon  Maker,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 
CLARK,  E.  A.,.  Dairyman,  Sec.  32 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
CLASON,  CHARLES,  Peddler,  Sec.  19  ;  Harmony  P.  O. 
CLEAVER,  MARY  A.,  Postmistress,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

CLEAVER,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Merchant,  in  village  of  Coral ;  born  in  Lon- 
don, Eng.,  August  30,  1823;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1869;  prop- 
erty valued  at  $500.  Married  Mary  A.  Jones,  of  Manchester,  Eng.,  August  4, 
1859  ;  she  is  at  present  Postmistress  of  Coral ;  has  two  children,  both  living. 

COLGROVE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Union  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Fletcher,  Ver- 
mont, February  16,  1803;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1856;  owns  30 
acres,  valued  at  $40  per  acre  ;  had  two  sons  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.  ;  one 
son,  John  Wesley,  died  in  Memphis,  Tenn.,  January  24,  1862.  Married  Lucia 
Fillmore,  of  Rutland  Co.,  Vermont,  Feb.  23,  1826  ;  had  four  children,  two  living. 

COLGROVE,  URI  L.,  'Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ellisburg,  Jef- 
ferson Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  6,  1833 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  September  1,- 
1856  ;  owns  20  acres  of  land,  property  valued  at  $2,000  ;  was  private  in  Co.  E, 
Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.  Married  Julia  Moulton,  of  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  31, 
1 853 ;  she  was  born  December  4,  1 833  ;  had  four  children,  three  living.  Free 
Methodist. 

COLVER,  C.  W.,  Laborer,  Sec.  7  ;  Coral  P.  O. 
CONDON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;   Marengo  P.  0. 
CONDON,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
CULMAN,  WILLIAM,  Laborer,  Sec.  34  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
CURTIS,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Coral  P.  0. 
CURTIS,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
CURTIS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Coral  P.O. 

CURTIS,  WILLIAM  W.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  s.  w.  Sec.  15  and  22;  Union  P. 
0.;  born  in  Mount  Morris,  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  31,  1849;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  November,  5,  1856;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  value  of  property 
$4,500.  Unmarried. 

DAKE,  ISAIAH,  Farmer,  Rentero  n  D.  Geer's  Farm,  Sec.  24  ;  Huntley  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Stowe  Township,  Lamoille  Co.,  Vermont,  October  20, 1839  ;  came  to  Kane 
Co.  in  1854,  went  to  Wisconsin  in  1855,  and  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  5,  1874  ; 
was  private  in  Co.  E,  Thirtieth  Wis.  Inf.  Married  Isabella  B.  Sargent,  of  Med- 
way,  Mass.,  March  10,  1861.  Had  five  children,  four  living. 

DAKE,  ISIC  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Huntley  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Waterbury,  Wash- 
ington Co.,  Vermont,  March  19,  1835  ;  came  to  Kane  Co.  in  October,  1854,  and 
to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1855  ;  value  of  property  $500 ;  has  been  School 
Director.  Married  Kizie  Geer,  of  Springfield,  Erie  Co.,  Pa.,  April  22,  1858.  Has 
three  children. 

DARLING,  THOMAS.   Farmer;   Union. 
DAVIS,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

DEA.N,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  27;  Renter  of  Fred.  Manshack ; 
Huntley  P.  O. ;  born  in  Maryland,  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  3,  1845  ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  1846 ;  value  of  property  $700  ;  private  in  Co.  M,  Ninth  111.  Cav. 


174  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Married  Ellen  E.  Williams,  of  Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  November  24, 
1869  ;  she  was  born  February  3,  1851.     Has  three  children. 

DEAN,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Kent,  England, 
October  27, 1812  ;  came  to  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1829,  then  to  Otsego  Co.  N.  Y., 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  May,  1841  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $35  per 
acre.  Married  Mary  Brooks,  of  Kent,  England,  December  25,  1844;  she  was  born 
April  17,  1816.  and  died  December  7,  1876 ;  had  eight  children,  six  living. 
She  was  a  member  of  the  M.  E.  Church  of  Harmony.  Mr.  Dean  was  School 
Director  for  a  term  of  years. 

DERRY,  NELSON  W.,  Blacksmith;  Union. 

DE  WOLF,   A.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  Marengo  P.  0. 

DERRY,  ADIN,   Agent;  Union. 

DOCKSTADER,  H.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Union  P.  0. 

DRAKE,  REUBEN,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Section  16  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Onon- 
daga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  12,  1822  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  5th,  1847  ;  owns 
124  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000.  Married  Mary  Jane  Wright,  of  Oneida  Co., 
N.  Y.,  February  25,  1849 ;  had  five  children,  four  living. 

DRUSE,  EVELINE  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  widow  of  Hiram 
Druse,  who  died  in  1871 ;  she  was  born  in  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  20,  1829  ; 
her  mother  is  now  living  with  her  at  the  advanced  age  of  89  years  :  they  went  to 
Canada  in  1831,  and  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  in  November,  1838;  owns  126  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre  ;  has  eleven  children,  all  living. 

DUNHAM,  ALFRED,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  Coral  P.  0. 

DUNHAM,  H.  E.,  Miss,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

DUNHAM,  ARTEMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

DURKEE,  ALBERT,  Carpenter ;  Union. 

DURKEE,  E.  R.,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  M..  Durkee,  who  was  born  September  28, 
1812,  and  died  October  3,  1874.  She  was  born  in  Burke,  Caledonia  Co.,  Vt., 
September  28,  1811 ;  Resides  Sec.  13;  Huntley  P.  0.  \  came  to  Cook  Co.,  111.,  in 
1830,  and  to  McHenry  Co.,  March  10,  1856  ;  owns  155  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$40  per  acre.  Was  married  January  1,  1839;  had  seven  children — five  living; 
had  one  son,  Giles  M.  Durkee,  private  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf. 

EDDY,  H.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

EDDY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  27  ;  Harmony  P.  0. ;  born  in  England,  July 
21,  1821 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  May  30,  1837  ;  owns  346  acres  of  land;  value 
of  property  $20,000 ;  was  School  Director  and  Trustee  one  year ;  Sheriff,  two 
years ;  was  Captain  Co.  "  E,"  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  for  three  years.  Married 
Elizabeth  Smalldridge,  of  England,  July  15,  1849 ;  has  had  five  children — four 
living. 

ELLIS,  MARCUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Union  P.  0. 
FARNUM,  MELVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Coral  P.  0. 
FREER,  EDGAR,  Laborer,  Sec.  30  ;   Harmony  P.  0. 
FILLMORE,  W.  J.,  Wagon  Maker ;  Union. 

FILLMORE,  EDMUND  W.,  Proprietor  Union  Hotel ;  Union  McHenry  Co., 
111. ;  born  in  Middletown,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  March  26,  1812 ;  came  to 
McHeury  Co.  May  27,  1847  ;  was  the  first  Constable  and  Collector  of  Coral 
after  township  organization  ;  was  Township  Clerk  and  Postmaster  five  years  ;  was 
Quartermaster  of  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Laura  A.  Sew- 
ard,  of  Middletown,  Vt.,  January  5.  1837  ;  had  five  children — two  living. 

FRENCH,  WALTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Union  P.  0. 
FRENCH,  FRANK,  Renter  of  A.  Dunham's,  See.  5;  Union  P.  0. 


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FRTNK,  J.  M.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  also  manufacturer  of  Agricultural  Boilers : 
Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Marlboro,  Vt..  July  7,  1821 ;  came  to  McHenry 
Co.  May  1,  1839;  owns  305  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre ;  has  been 
Township  Assessor  and  Collector  for  a  term  of  years  ;  made  the  first  assessment  of 
Coral  Township.  Married  Prudence  Bridges,  of  Chenango  Co..  N.  Y..  August  18, 
1846  ;  has  four  children. 

GARDNER,  N.  C.,  Postmaster  ;  Union. 

GEER,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Huntley  P.  0.;  born  in  Warrensburg. 
Warren  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  10.  1813 ;  went  to  Penn.in  1817  ;  came  to  Kane  Co., 
111.,  in  1853,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March.  1854 ;  owns  190  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $50  per  acre.  Married  Miss  M.  Geer,  of  Warrensburg,  Warren  Co.,  N.  Y., 
November  18,  1835.  She  was  born  May  22,  1809;  had  two  children — one  living. 

GILKERSON,  THOMAS,  Nurseryman,  Sec.  6 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

GILBERT,  CALVIN,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  5  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Washington 
Co.  N.  Y.,  January  2,  1819;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1854  ;  owns  100 
acres  of  land,  value  $6,000 ;  was  Notary  Public  twenty-one  years ;  is,  at  present, 
Township  Supervisor.  Married  Sarah  James,  of  Seneca  Township,  McHenry  Co., 
in  February,  1858;  has,  four  children — all  livibg. 

GRANNISS,  A.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in  Litchfield,  Litchfield 
Co.,  Conn.,  September  28,  1802;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April,  1857  ;  owns 
18  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $2,000.  Married  Susan  Stoddard,  of  Mid- 
dletown,  Vt.,  August  11,  1839..  She  was  born  March  10,  1800;  have  no 
children.  Mrs.  Granniss  came  from  Bridgeport  to  McHenry  Co. 

GREEN,  DANIEL,  Farmer ;  Union. 
GRENNON,  MILES,  Blaoksmith  ;  Union. 
GRIFFIN,  JOHN,  Farmer.  Sec.  29 :  Harmony  P.  0. 
GRIMES,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
GRIMES,  S.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

GRIMES,  SAMUEL,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  25  and  26 ;  Huntley  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Washington  Co.,  Pa..  July  20.  1796 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co., 
September  17,  1846  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married 
Mehitabel  Quick,  of  Columbiana  Co.,  0.,  in  1830.  She  was  born  August  14, 
1804  ;  had  eleven  children — ten  living. 

GRIMES,  SOLOMON,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 :  Huntley  P.  0. 

GRIFFITH,  ALPHEUS,  Mason ;  Union. 

GROVER,  ALANSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harmony  P.  0. ;  born  in  Machias. 
Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  26,  1820;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1865  ; 
owns  80  acres  of  land ;  value  of  property,  $4,500.  Married  Nancy  VanVleet.  of 
New  York,  June  29,  1843.  She  was  born  March  11,  1816  ;  had  nine  children — 
six  living.  Are  members  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  of  Harmony. 

HAM,  HENRY,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  19 ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in  Kenosha  Co., 
Wis.,  August  13,  1843  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  April  1,  1855  ;  owns  five 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre ;  is  renter  on  Warner's  farm,  Sec.  8 ;  was 
private  in  Co.  D.  Fifteenth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  ;  married  Nancy  E.  Boyden.  of  Green, 
Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  11,  1864 ;  has  four  children. 

HAM,  MARY  A.,  Mrs.,  Farmer  and  Dairy  ;  widow  of  G.  Ham.  who  died  De- 
cember 1,  1861  ;  Sec.  9;  Union  P.  0. ;  she  was  born  in  Eastport,  Washington  Co., 
Me.,  August  5,  1824 ;  came  to  Canada,  1837,  and  to  McHenry  Co.,  1847  ; 
owns  eighty  acres  of  land;  value  of  property  $4,500;  married  G.  Ham,  of  Duchess 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  4,  1850  ;  had  four  children,  three  living. 


176  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HARRINGTON,  H.  L.,  Farmer;  Union. 

HARRINGTON,  JAMES  H.,  Railroading  busines  ;  Union .  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Oswego  Co.,  N.  ¥.,  November  12,  1846;  came  to  McHeary  Co.,  November 
23,  1864;  value  of  property,  $800;  was  in  Co.  H,  One  Hundred  and  Forty- 
first  111.  Vol.  Inf..  Married  Sarah  M.  Clark,  of  Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co., 
August  1,  1868  ;  has  four  children. 

HASEM AN,  W.  M.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser  (renter  of  P.  M.  Donnel),  Sec.  22  ; 
Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Co  >k  Co  ,  Illinois,  August  20,  1850  ;  came  to  McHenry 
County,  April  21,  1874;  value  of  property,  $3,000.  Married  Anna  Hitzaman,  of 
Cook  Co.,  111.,  October  12,  1873  ;  had  two  children,  both  dead. 

HASTINGS,  CARLISLE,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser  ;  Sec.  18  ;  Coral  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Suffield,  Hartford  Co.,  Conn.,  April  25,  1815 ;  came  to  McHenry 
Co.  in  June,  1839;  owns  160  acres  of  land;  property  valued  at  $10,000  ;  was 
School  Commissioner  four  years,  County  Commissioner  three  years  and  Sheriff  two 
years  ;  at  present  Township  Assessor  of  Coral.  Married  Hannah  Granger,  of  Suf- 
field, Hartford  Co.,  Conn.,  October  29,  1838;  she  was  born  August  9,  1817; 
had  nine  children,  eight  living. 

HATCH,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
HATCH,  OLIVE,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
HAVENS,  E.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Union  P.  0. 
HEATH,  CARLTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Union  P.  0. 
HEATH,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Union  P.  0. 

HEATH,  B.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Union  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Concord,  Erie  Co.,  Pa., 
January  6,  1843;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  June  7,  1845;  owns  eighty 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $1,100.  Married  Mary  P.  Case.,  of  Keokuk,  Iowa,  October 
4,  1866  ;  she  was  born  May  10,  1848  ;  has  three  children  living. 

HEATH,  ELISHA,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Sandersfield,  Mass., 
February,  1804;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  June  7,  1845;  owns  212  acres 
of  land,  valued  .at  $40  per  acre;  had  one  son,  S.  R.  Heath,  in  Co.  A, 
Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.,  who  died  at  Lake  Providence,  while  in  defense  of  his  country, 
April  29,  1863.  Married  Laura  Rowe.  of  Hebron,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y., 
April  22,  1857  ;  has  three  children.  Mr.  Heath  lived  two  years  in  Portland,  N. 
Y,  fourteen  years  in  Erie  Co.,  Pa.,  before  coming  to  McHenry  County ;  was  Scbool 
Director. 

HEMMER,  GEORGE.  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HITCHCOX,  ASAHAL,  Renter  of  Mrs.  Adams,  Sec.  36 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HITCHCOX,  A.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HOAGLAND,  AMOS,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Coral  P.  0. 

HOUSTON,  C.  F.,  Depot  Agent  ;  Union. 

HOVEY,  ALVIN,  Agent,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

HOWE,  WILLIAM,  Renter  of  H.  J.  Lock  wood,  Sec.  1  ;  Union  P.  0. 

HOWE,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Union  P.  0. 

HOXSIE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Union  P.  0. 

HOYLE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  Coral  P.  0. 

HUNTINGDON.  CALVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Coral  P. -0. 

JACKSON,  WM.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Union  P.  0. 

JACKSON,  GEORGE,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  22 ;  Union  P.  0. ;  Born  in 
Yorkshire,  England,  December  2.  1803  ;  came  to  this  country  in  June,  1819,  and 
to  Cook  Co.  in  May,  1834,  to  McHenry  Co.  April  15,  1842  ;  owns  110  acres  of 
land;  value  of  prjperty,  $5,500  ;  was  School  Director  in  the  county  for  twenty 
years.  Married  Mariah  L.  Hill,  of  Chatham,  Middlesex  Co.,  Conn.,  April 


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28,  1836.  She  was  born  November  28,  1815;  had  ten  children,  five  living;  had 
three  sons  in  the  Union  army;  their  oldest  son,  George  G.,  was  killed  at  Chicka- 
mauga.  Are  members  of  the  M.  E.  Church,  at  Franklinville. 

JACKSON,  WM.  M.,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  4;  Union  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Essex  Co., 
N.  J.,  October  2,  1810 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  September,  1836 ;  owns 
twenty-two  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $1,400  ;  has  been  County  Commissioner  three 
years,  Deputy  Marshal  one  year,  Representative  in  the  State  Legislature  four  years, 
Postmaster  four  years,  Register  in  Land  Office,  Chicago,  fpur  years,  and  School 
Trustee  and  Director  twenty-eight  years.  Married  Sarah  L.  Hampton,  of  Waterloo, 
Seneca  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  26,  1832  ;  had  six  children,  four  living. 

JAMES,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  13,  Union  P.  0. 
JOB,   HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  33,  Harmony  P.  0. 

JOB,  JOHN,  Sr.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Devonshire,  England, 
in  1810  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1836 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40 
per  acre  ;  was  School  Director  two  years.  Married  Hester  Shinn,  of  Burlington  Co., 
N.  J.,  January  1,  1867;  she  was  born  October  7,  1804;  she  had  ten  children  by 
first  marriage,  five  living ;  he  had  nine  children  by  first  marriage,  six  living. 

JORDAN,  J.  W.  P.,  Clergyman,  Sec.  33;  Harmony  P.  0. 
KEELER,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  11;  Union  P.  O. 

KEELEY,  THOMAS,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  s.  e.  Sec.  6  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Silverhale,  Loud  Co.,  Ireland,  December  24, 1826  ;  came  to  New  York  in  1848,  and 
to  McHenry  Co.  in  September,  1859;  owns  23  acres  of  land;  property  valued  at 
$1,400.  Married  Eliza  Shegog,  of  Armaross,  Ireland,  September  15, 1862  ;  has  three 
children. 

KILTZ,  J.  J.,  Farmer  Sec.  11 ;  Union  P.  0.  i 

KINES,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Union  P.  0. 

KITTINGER,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Union  P.  0. 

KIMBALL,  TRUMAN,  Cooper,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

KIMBERLY,  ADAM,  Farmer ;  Union. 

KNOOP,  AUGUST,  Laborer,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

KUHN,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Union  P.  0. 

KUNKELMAN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Union  P.O. 

LAURIE,  J.  W.,  Renter  of  Mrs.  L.  Parkhurst,  Sec.  11  ;   Union  P.  0. 

LAMKE,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Union  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  BENJAMIN,  Laborer;  Sec.  34;  Harmony  P.O. 

LOCKWOOD,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

LOCKWOOD,  H.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harmony  P.  O. 

LOCKWOOD,  H.  J.,  Carpenter,  Sec.  3 ;  Union  P.  0. 

LOCKWOOD,  C.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Union  P.  0. 

LOOMIS,  SETH,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  n.  w.  Sec.  6 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born 
Canton,  Bradford  Co.,  Pa.,  October  23,  1803;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  September, 
1846  ;  owns  140  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $60  per  acre.  Married  Harriet  Simpkins, 
of  Towanda  Bradford  Co.,  Pa.  ;  she  died  May  10,  1842  ;  had  nine  children,  three 
living. 

LOOMIS,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

LORD,  SHERWOOD,  Farmer  ;  Union. 

LUCAS,  J.  H.,  Shoemaker;  Union. 

MADISON,  T.,  &  SON,  Farmers;  Union. 

MADDICK,  ELIZABETH,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  Harmony  P.  0. 

MARSH,  SUSAN  A,  Mrs.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  widow  of  N.  B.  Marsh,  who 
died  December  17,  1872;  Sec.  25;  Huntley  P.  0.;  born  in  Augusta,  Corral  Co.,0., 


178  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

August  16,  1832  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  September  1.  1845  ;  owns  174  acres  of 
land  ;  value  of  property  $10,000.  Was  married  December  13,  1851 ;  has  five  chil- 
dren, all  living.  Are  members  of  the  Baptist  Church. 

MARSH,  GEORGE  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

MARSH,  EPHRAIM  N..  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

MARSHALL,  JOHN,  Farmer;  Union. 

MARVIN,  S.  T.,  &  BRO.,  Renters  of  Mrs.  Kate  Edwards,  Sec.  30 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

MARTIN,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Milford,  Otsego 
Co.,  N.  Y..  April  4,  1817  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1857  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Esther  Perry,  of  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February, 
1869  ;  has  one  child. 


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MASON,  ISAAC  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Union  P.  0. 
MASON.  ANSEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Union  P.  0. 
McCALL,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Union  P.  0. 
McDOWELL.  SAMUEL,  Farmer.  Sec.  15 ;  Union  P.  0. 
McHABEN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
McKINLEY,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
METCALF,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
MORGAN,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Union. 

MISKEY,  HERMANN,  Farmer  (Renter),  Sec.  18  ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in  Sta- 
tien,  Germany,  April  19,  1844  ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1866,  and  to  McHenry 
Co.  in  1876.  Married  Henrietta  H.  Shark,  of  Statien,  Germany,  September  18, 
1875  ;  she  was  born  August  13,  1838  ;  has  one  child. 

MORRIS,  SAMUEL  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  Harmony  P.  0. 
MULLIS.  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
MORRIS,  E.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
MOORE,  T.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harmony,  P.  0. 
MORRIS,  W.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
NICOL,  OTTO,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

NICKERSON,  STEPHEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Coral  P.  0 ;  born  in  Tompkins 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  26,  1826 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  July,  1846  ;  owns  121  acres 
of  land ;  value  of  property,  $5,000  ;  was  School  Director  several  years.  Married 
Margaret  Bright,  of  Seneca,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  May  14,  1849  ;  has  four  children, 
all  living. 

NIEMANN,  JOACHIM,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  27 ;  Harmony  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Mecklenburgh,  Germany,  November  25,  1817  ;  came  to  this  country  June  5, 1866, 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1867  ;  owns  90  acres  of  land ;  value  of  property, 
$5,000.  Married  Elizabeth  Bauch,  of  Mecklenburg,  Germany,  June  5,  1856  ;  she 
was  born  December  30,  1815  ;  had  two  children,  one  living. 

NISH,  JOHN,  Renter  of  A.  Young,  Sec.  14;  Union  P.  0. 
OCOCK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
OCOCK,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Harmony,  P.  0. 
OCOCK,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
OCOCK,  THOMAS  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
O'REILY,  WILLIAM,  Sec.  12;  Union  P.  0. 

OSBORN,  WILSON,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sees.  19  and  20;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Ira,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  27,  1836;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  in  June,  1843  ; 
ownes  95  acres  of  land ;  value  of  property,  $4,500.  Married  Angeline  Hotchkiss, 
of  Greene,  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  11,  1855;  she  was  born  September  25, 
1833;  had  six  children,  four  living.  Mr.  Osborn  was  School  Director  three  years. 


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OWEN,  VOLNEY,  Attorney  at  Law,  Sec.  30 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
PALMER,  ROBERT  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
PATCHIN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Union  P.  0. 
PEAK,  A.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Harmony  P.  0. 
PEAK,  A.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  Union  P.  0. 
PECAR,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter;  Union. 

PEAK,  CHRISTOPHER,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  30 ;  Harmony  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Schoharie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  15,  1807;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of 
1846 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Elizabeth  Colgrove, 
of  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  4,  1832;  she  was  born  May  1,  1811;  had  nine 
children,  four  living;  had  one  son,  A.  S.  Peak,  private  Co.  B,  Seventeenth  111.  Cav. 
Are  members  of  the  M.  E.  Church.  Mr.  Peak  was  School  Director  a  term  of  years. 

PERKINS,  E.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  0  ;  Union  P.  0. 

PETERS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Coral  P.  0. 

PETTINGILL  &  DERRY,  Blacksmiths;  Union. 

PHILLIPS,  S.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  P.  0. 

PIKE,  EZRA,  Laborer;  Union. 

PLAQQUMIER,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

PLATT,  E.  J.,  Sec.  3 ;  Union  P.  0. 

PROWSE,  J.  F.,  Wagon  Maker ;  Union. 

PUTNAM,  C.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

READ,  J.  A.,  General  Merchant;  Union. 

ROOD,  ANNA,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Union  P.  0. 

ROGERS,  O.  C.,  Farmer  and  Dairy  of  twenty-nine  cows,  n.  w.  Sec.  5  ;  Marengo  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  December  13,  1840  ;  owns  107 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $60  per  acre ;  was  Sergeant  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111. 
Inf.  Married  Eliza  Wheeton,  of  Canada  West,  February  22,  1866 ;  has  three  chil- 
dren. 

ROGERS.  ORSON  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Middletown, 
Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  July  21,  1814;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March  16,  1836;  is  the 
oldest  settler  in  Coral  Township  ;  owns  20  acres  of  land  ;  property  valued  at  $5,000  ; 
was  Assessor  five  years  and  Road  Commissioner  two  years.  Married  Mary  Smith, 
of  Granville,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  12,  1838;  had  five  children ;  all  living; 
taught  the  first  school  in  Marengo  in  the  winter  of  1838-9,  and  the  second  school 
in  Coral  1839 ;  had  one  son  in  the  Union  army. 

ROSS,  C.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Union  P.  O. 

ROSS,  WILLIAM  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Coral  P.  0. 

ROSS,  JANE  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Union  P.  0. 

ROSS,  THADDEUS  G.,  Renter  of  G.  Hoxie,  Sec.  4 ;  Union  P.  0. 

ROSS,  GEORGE  W.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  16;  Coral  P.  0.;  born  in  Pen- 
field,  Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  29,  1821  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1843; 
owns  198  acres  of  land;  property  valued  at  $10,000;  has  been  School  Director  a 
term  of  years.  Married  Elizabeth  Bowen,  of  Perry,  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  25, 
1847;  she  was  born  August  27,  1827;  had  seven  children,  six  living;  Mrs.  Ross 
came  to  this  county  in  1840. 

ROSS,  FRANCIS  J.,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sees.  15  and  16;  Union  P.  0.;  born 
in  Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111..  October  20,  1852 ;  is  renter  on  G.  Holyles' 
farm.  Married  Isabella  Freeman,  of  Marengo,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  January  19, 
1875  ;  she  was  born  November  28,  1854  ;  no  children. 

RUGH  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Huntley  P.  O.  ;  born  in  Blairsville,  Indiana  Co., 
Penn.'  September  7,  1832  ;  came  to  Ashtabula  Co.,  Ohio,  in  about  1845,  from  there 


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to  Kane  Co.  in  1854,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  on  April  1,  1855;  owns  145  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $7,000.  Married  Jennie  L.  Walker,  of  Webster,  Washtenaw  Co., 
Mich.,  September  22,  1869  ;  she  was  born  September  3,  1839  ;  has  three  children, 
all  living. 

SALMON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Union  P.  0. 
SAGAR,  WILLIAM  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

SCHNEIDER,  JOSEPH,  Farmer  and  Dairy  of  sixteen  cows,  Sec.  5  ;  Union  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Beinheim,  Alsace,  France,  September  5,  1839 ;  came  to  the  United 
States  November  9,  1855,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  May  28,  1858 ;  owns  80  acres  of 
land  j  valuation  of  property,  $5,500  ;  was  Corporal  in  Co.  A,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf. 
Married  Magdalena  Mary,  of  Beinheim,  Alsace,  France,  January  2,  1867  ;  she  was 
born  July  4,  1846 ;  had  four  children,  three  living. 

SEANDER,  JAMES,  Farmer;  Union. 

SEVVELL.  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Coral  P.  0. 

SEWARD,  E.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SHELDON,  ALLEN,  Farmer ;  Union. 

SHELDON,  WILLIAM  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

SHELDON,  E.  L.,  Physician ;  Union. 

SHELDON,  H.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Union  P.  0. 

SHELDON,  F.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Union  P.  0. 

SHERWIN,  WILMOT,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Union  P.  0. 

SHERWIN,  A.  &  A.,  General  Merchants  ;  Union. 

SMALLRIDGE,  J.  H.,  Renter  of  E   Maddock.  Sec.  28;  Harmony  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOHN  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Sunderland,  En- 
gland, June  4,  1HOO;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1849  ;  owns  12  acres  of  land;  value 
of  property,  $1,200  ;  was  a  sailor  for  thirty-six  years  on  American  waters  ;  had  four 
sons  in  the  Union  army.  Married  Mary  Morang,  of  Eastport,  Me.,  in  August, 
1824  ;  she  died  in  1859  ;  had  eleven  children,  nine  living. 

SMITH,  JAMES  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Union  P.  0. 

SMITH,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Union  P.  0. 

SMITH,  S.  A.,  Lightning  Rod  Dealer ;  Union. 

SPRAGUE,  C.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

SRILL,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Union. 

SRILL,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Union  P.  0. 

ST.  JOHN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  C.  C.  &  W.  J.,  Farmers,  Sec.  29;  Harmony  P.  0. 

STODDARD,  CHAS.  N.,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairy,  n.  e.  Sec.  7  ;  Coral 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Middletown,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt,,  March  11,  1813;  came  to  McHenry 
Co.  June  1,  1854;  owns  113  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre;  has  filled 
a  number  of  town  offices  in  Coral  Township ;  had  one  son  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111. 
Inf.,  and  his  oldest  son  was  South  on  the  Christian  Commission  during  the  Rebell- 
ion. Married  Eliza  L.  Hopkins,  of  Amenia,  Duchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  29, 
1837,  who  was  born  December  11,  1815;  her  mother  is  living  with  her,  at  the 
advanced  age  of  80  years  ;  has  two  children  living.  Are  members  of  the  M.  E. 
Church. 

STOXEN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairy,  Sec.  29  ;  Harmony  P.  0. ; 
bo,n  in  Hanover,  Germany^  July  30,  1820;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1857, 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  March  18,  1874;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $35 
per  acre.  Married  Sophia  Dralle,  of  Hanover,  Germany.  January  19,  1851,  who 
was  born  August  16,  1830  ;  had  nine  children,  seven  living.  Protestants. 

TABOR,  PARDON,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Union  P.  0. 


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TANNER,  ORLANDO,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

TANNER,  O.  S.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman;  has  65  to  70  cows;  residence  Sec.  6; 
Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Poultney,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  November  20,  1823  ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  October  20,  1850  ;  owns  27ti  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $65  per 
acre  ;  was  elected  Assessor  of  Coral  Township  in  1876,  and  resigned.  Married 
Mary  Atwater,  of  Wills,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  December  25,  1846  ;  had  seven  children, 
six  living. 

TOMKINS,  WILLIAM,  Clergyman;  Union. 
TUTTLE,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Coral  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  AHIRA,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
TIES,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
VAN  VLEET,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
VAN  VLEET,  NATHAN,  Farmer,  Sec,  32  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 

VOSS,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Harmony  P.  0. ;  born  in  Brandenburg, 
Germany,  November  17,  1830  ;  came  to  Cook  Co.,  111.,  in  1869,  and  to  McHenry 
Co.  December  13,  1875 ;  owns  75  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $30  per  acre.  Mar- 
ried Mary  Chade,  of  Brandenburg,  Germany,  September  3,  1859  ;  had  seven  chil- 
dren, two  living. 

VROOMAN,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Coral  P.  0. 
WARNER,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Coral  P.  0. 

WARNER,  LORING,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  19  ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  June  24,  1854  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land;  value 
of  property  $6,000.  Married  Florence  Nickerson,  of  Coral  Township,  McHenry 
Co.,  111.,  November  18,  1874,  who  was  born  January  15,  1856  ;  no  children. 

WARNER,  WALTER,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  19;  Coral  P.  0.;  born 
in  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  19,  1813  ;  came  to  Ashtabula  Co.,  Ohio,  1826, 
and  to  La  Porte,  Ind.,  1837,  and  to  Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  May  1,  1840 ; 
owns  80  acres  of  hind ;  value  of  property  $4,000.  Married  Mary  Thompson,  of 
Vermont,  June  11,  1843,  who  died  April  16,  1870;  had  four  children,  two  living; 
was  School  Director  a  term  of  years. 

WATERMAN,  SPENCER,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Union  P.  0. 
WAYNE,  ELLEN,  MRS.,  widow  of  Harley  ;  Union. 

WEAVER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairy,  Sec.  14 ;  Huntley  P.  0., 
McHenry  Co. ;  born  in  Ellisburg,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February,  22,  1820  ;  came 
to  Batavia  in  1862,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  March  28,  1870  ;  owns  240  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $10,000  ;  was  School  Director  three  years.  Married  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Mason, 
of  Herkimer,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  29,  1853,  who  was  born  May  20, 
1830  ;  had  eight  children,  seven  living. 

WEBER,  FREDERICK,  Farmer;  Union. 

WEBER,  IRA,  Farmer,  n.  e..  Sec.  17  ;  Coral  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co., 
N.  Y.,  December  3,  1832  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  February,  1856  ;  owns  40  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  was  private  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.  Mar- 
ried Caroline  Bowen,  of  Coral  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  August  20,  1863  ;  had 
three  children,  none  of  them  living. 

WILBUR,  SARAH  ANN,  MRS.,  Widow  of  M.,  Sec.  9 ;  Union  P.  0. 

WILCOX,  C.  A.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  20  ;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in  Onondaga 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  25,  1822;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  April  3,  1857  ;  owns  665 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $21,000  ;  has  been  Poor  Master  four  years,  and  Town  As- 
sessor one  year.  Married  Susan  A.  Smith,  of  Columbia  Co.  N.  Y.,  June  19,  1844; 


182  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

has  three  children ;  owns,  also,  one-tenth  interest  in  Coral  Butter  and  Cheese  Asso- 
ciation. 

WILKINS,  HENRY,  Blacksmith,  Sec.  34;  Harmony  P.  0. 
WILLIAMS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WILLIAMS,  JAMES,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  35 ;  Huntley  P.  (). ;  born  in 
Cardiganshire,  Wales,  February  15,  1819 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1838,  and 
to  McHenry  Co.  June  12, 1850  ;  owns  430  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45  per  acre  ;  has 
been  School  Director,  Poor  Master  and  Road  Commissioner  for  several  years  in  Coral 
Township.  Married  Jemima  Morgan,  of  Cardiganshire,  AVales,  July  24,  1865  ;  she 
was  born  July  25,  1815  ;  had  ten  children,  six  living.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Con- 
gregational Church. 

WILLIAMS,  THOMAS,  Farmer  and  Dairy,  Sec.  35  ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in 
^Cardiganshire,  Wales,  February  13, 1817  ;  came  to  this  country  in  1849,  and  to  Mc- 
Henry Co.,  June  1,  1850  ;  owns  220  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;    has  no 
family. 

WINN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairy,  Sec.  10 ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Westfield,  Pa.,  January  7,  1837  ;  went  to  New  York  in  1841  ;  came  to  McHenry 
Co.  September  14,  1853  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land ;  value  of  property,  $2,000.  Mar- 
ried Adeline  Carpenter,  of  Meadville,  Pa.,  May  10,  1856;  she  was  born  June  30, 
1839  ;  had  three  children,  two  living.  Are  members  of  the  Free  Methodist  Church 
of  Union. 

WOOD,  CORNELIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Coral  P.  0. ;  born  in  the  City  of  Cork, 
Ireland,  January  1,  1823 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1852,  and  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  April,  1854  ;  owns  84  acres  of  land,  valued  $35  per  acre.  Married  Mariah  Bloun- 
dan,  of  Galway,  Ireland,  in  March,  1858;  she  died  December  26,  1871  ;  has  six 
children  living. 

WRESCHE,  CHRISTOPHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Harmony  P.  0. 
YOUNG,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Union  P.  0. 
ZELLER,  LOUIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Union  P.  O. 


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UNION  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


HENRY  CLEAVER,  UNION    HOTEL, 

GENERAL   MERCHANT,      E,  W,  FILLMORE,  Proprietor, 

UNION. 


ELVIN   BRIDGES, 


si:<  no>    19. 


UNION  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

CLARK,  CHARLES,  Wagon  Maker,  Coral. 

CORAL  CHEESE  AND  BUTTER  ASSOCIATION,  Coral. 

DERRY,  NELSON  W.,  Blacksmith,  Union. 

GRENNON,  MILES,  Blacksmith,  Union. 

KIMBALL,  TRUMAN,  Cooper,  Coral. 

LUCAS,  J.  H.,  Shoemaker,  Union. 

PECOR,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter,  Union. 

PETTINGILL  &  DERRY,  Blacksmiths,  Union. 

READ,  J.  A.,  General  Merchant,  Union. 

SHERWIN,  A.  &  A.,  General  Merchant,  Union. 

SHELDON,  E.  L.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Union. 

WILKINS,  HENRY,  Blacksmith,  Sec.  34. 


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DORR  TOWNSHIP. 

ALLEN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Oxfordshire, 
England,  September  12,  1826 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1840  ;  owns  180  acres  of 
lind.  Married  Elizabeth  Grates  July  4,  1857  ;  she  was  born  in  New  York,  February 
3,  1840,  and  came  to  this  county  in  the  fall  of  1856  ;  has  five  children. 

ALLEN,  H.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y., 
February  26,  1839  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1840  ;  owns  100  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Louisa  J.  Hope  in  1866,  who  was  born  in  Richmond,  111.,  in  1848 ;  has  one  child. 

ALLEN,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  England  in 
1796  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1840  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary  Will- 
iams in  England  in  1818,  who  was  born  in  Wheatley,  Oxfordshire,  England,  in  1799  ; 
had  eleven  children,  three  living. 

ABBOTT,  HOMER,  Butcher,  Clayst. ;  residence,  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 

ALBRIGHT,  FREDERICK,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

ANDERSON,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

ANDERSON,  THOMAS,  Farmer, Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.O. 

ARNOLD,  FREDERIC,  Brewer;  residence,  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

ANDERSON,  N.  C.,  Painter ;  Van  Buren  st.,  Woodstock. 

ARMSTRONG,  JOHN,  Farmer;  Woodstock. 

ASMUS,  CHARLES,  Restaurant  Keeper;  Van  Buren  st.,  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  I.  A.,  Liveryman,  Jefferson  st. ;  residence,  E.  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  W.  B.,  Dealer  in  Machinery,  Main  st. ;  residence,  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  PASCO,  Hardware  Dealer,  Cass  st.  ;  residence,  Judd  st.,  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  A.  L.,  Hardware  Dealer,  Cass  st. ;  residence,  Judd  st.,  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  WILLIAM,  2d,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 

AUSTIN,  B.  S.,  Clerk  for  J.  C.  Choate ;  Woodstock. 

BACHMAN,  GEORGE,  Butcher  ;  Woodstock. 

BAILEY,  D.  B.,  Farmer;  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 

BALDWIN,  EDMUND,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Conveyancer  and  Collector; 
Woodstock ;  born  in  Hinesburgh,  Chittenden  Co.,  Vermont,  February  17,  1807  ; 
lived  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  twenty-nine  years;  engaged  in  tanning  leather, 
and  shoe  business  sixteen  years  ;  was  also  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Supervisor  six 
years  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1859.  Married  Polly  M.  Alden,  of  Lester,  Addison 
Co.,  Vermont,  March  14,  1827  ;  had  nine  children,  six  living. 

BALDWIN,  I.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Woodstock,  P.  0. 

BARBER,  OS1U3RNE,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BADGER,  AUSTIN,  County  Recorder ;  Woodstock;  born  in  Alden,  Erie  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1834  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1848;  has  been  Constable,  Town 
Collector  and  Deputy  Sheriff  of  Chemung  Township,  also  Sheriff'  of  McHenry  Co. 
four  years.  Married  Miss  L.  Smith,  of  McIIeury  village,  April,  1852 ;  has  one 
son,  born  in  1859. 

BARBER,  J.  N.,  Mechanic;  Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

BARROWS,  G.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BARROWS,  L.  H.  S.,  Proprietor  of  Foundry,  Machine  Shop  and  Planing 
Mills;  Woodstock;  born  in  Columbus,  Chenango,  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  8,  1826; 


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came  to  McHenry  Co.  October,  1847  ;  has  been  Collector  in  Greenwood  Township 
one  year ;  taught  school  eight  years  in  the  county  ;  was  member  of  Co.  A,  Fifteenth 
Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf. ;  after  battle  of  Shiioh,  was  detailed  for  hospital  duty  in  Mound 
City,  and  then  discharged  on  account  of  disability,  and  since  that  time  has  been  in 
present  business  in  Woodstock.  Married  Emily  S.  Parker  August  2,  1852 ;  she 
was  born  in  Bristol,  Ontario  Co..  N.  Y.,  January  9,  1833  ;  had  six  children,  two  boys 
and  four  girls ;  one  boy,  Joseph,  dead ;  Mary  0.,  Cornelia  A.,  Charles  S.,  Rose 
Etta  and  Sarah  E.  living. 

BARTLETT,  F.  H.,  Butcher;  Main  st.,  Woodstock. 

BARTLETT,  HARRY,  Butcher;  Woodstock. 

BEST,  EDWIN,  Works  for  father,  Sec.  32 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BENTLEY,  G.  W.,  Farmer;  Calhoun  st,,  Woodstock. 

BELCHER,  A.  C.,  Dentist ;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

BEST,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BEARDSLEY,  THEODORE,  Painter;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

BETZER,  C.  S.,  Works  for  Wm.  Montgomery.  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BELL,  THOS.  S.,  Clerk  in  Farmers'  Bank;  Woodstock. 

BEACH,  G.  S.,  Liveryman  ;  Main  st.  Woodstock. 

BENNETT,  EDWIN,  Physician  ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

BIDWELL,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Chemung  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  in  1825;  came  to  this  county  in  1848;  owns  170  acres  of  land.  Married  Ellen 
S.  Merchant  in  November,  1859;  who  was  born  in  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1835  ; 
had  six  children,  four  living. 

BIRD,  E.  R.,  Harness  Maker;  Woodstock;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.,  town 
of  Westfield,  August  19,  1829  ;  engaged  in  harness  making  and  mining  in  Cali- 
fornia twelve  years,  and  in  prospecting  for  silver  mines  in  Nevada,  then  came  to 
McHenry  Co>  in  1866.  Married  Clara  A.  Smith  September  26,  1867;  she 
was  born  in  Warren ville,  DuPage  Co.,  111.,  December  9,  1841  ;  has  one  child, 
Frederick  J.,  born  April  27,  1875. 

BLAKESLEE,  G.,  Merchant,  Clay  st. ;  resides  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

BLOCKER,  DANIEL,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

BLAKESLEE,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

BLAKESLEE,  NELSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BLACK,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

BLAIR,  DANIEL,  Mechanic  ;  Calhoun  st,  Woodstock. 

BLOSSOM,  E.  W.,  Jeweler ;  Woodstock  ;  born  in  Batavia,  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y., 
September  10,  1839  ;  engaged  in  business  in  Lyons,  Iowa,  and  Jefferson,  Wis.,  as 
Jeweler;  then  came  to  McHenry  Co.  February  27,  1868;  enlisted  in  Rochester, 
N.  Y.,  in  Co.  C,  Third  N.  Y.  Cav.,  and  after  service  of  seventeen  months  was  pro- 
moted to  Second  Lieutenant  of  same  company ;  mustered  out  May  4,  1863  ; 
assisted  then  in  raising  Co.  D,  First,  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.,  and  served  as  First  Lieu- 
tenant until  mustered  out,  August  1,  1865.  Married  Julia  Peck,  September  26, 
1864  ;  she  was  born  in  Brockport,  N.  Y.,  April  9,  1845. 

BLOM,  OLE,  Tailor;  Woodstock: 

BOURNE,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BUCKHOUSE,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

BRINK,  SIMEON,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

BRUSH,  G.  I.,  Sewing  Machine  Aeent ;  Woodstock. 

BROWN,  ALVIN,  Mechanic,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

BROWN,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  September  22, 
1854,  at  Auburn,  Fayette  Co.,  la. ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Fannie  E. 
Sullivan,  December  28,  1875 ;  she  was  born  in  Wisconsin,  January  10,  1860. 

BRYAN,  THOS.  S.,  Laborer;  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 


186  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

BROPHY,  C.  A.,  Agent  McCormick  Reapers,  etc.;  Woodstock. 
BROWN,  RUFUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BROWN,  MATHER,  Lives  with  his  father.  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BURBANK,  ELIJAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
BUCHARD,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BUNKER,  JOHN,  Woodstock ;  born  in  Poughkeepsie,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  No- 
vember 1,  1803;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of  1844;  was  formerly  a 
merchant  in  Woodstock  for  twenty  years  ;  was  also  Assessor  and  Justice  of  the  Peace, 
and  is  at  present  Township  Treasurer  and  has  been  such  at  different  times  for  ten 
years.  Married  Urania  Tuttle,  September  18, 1825 ;  she  was  born  in  Wolcott,  Conn., 
November  20,  1806  ;  had  thirteen  children,  six  sons  and  seven  daughters ;  one  son, 
Alvin  S.,  fell  at  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  1862,  aged  20  years,  10 
mouths  and  9  days ;  one  daughter,  Jane,  died  December  8,  1848 ;  eleven  children 
living,  George  R.,  Lucia  L.  and  Lucy  A.  (twins),  Ezekiel  H.,  Dwight,  Melvin,  Clar- 
issa, Harriet  M.,  Amos  K.,  Susannah  and  Mary.  Mr.  Bunker  is  a  grandson  of 
Bunker,  formerly  owner  of  "  Bunker  Hill,"  Boston,  and  from  whom  it  de- 
rives its  name. 

BUTTON,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0 ;  born  in  Nunda,  N.  Y.,  in 
1820;  came  to  this  county  in  1844;  owns  500  acres  of  land.  Married  Roxana 
Thompson,  in  the  spring  of  1844,  who  was  born  in  Coldrain,  Mass.,  in  1820 ;  had 
seven  children,  two  living;  Emma  L.,  aged  30;  and  Ruby  F.,  aged  12. 

BUNKER,  GEO.  K.,  General  Merchant;  Van  Buren  St.,  res.  Jackson  St.,  Woodstock. 

BUNKER,  A.  K..  General  Merchant;  Public  Square,  Woodstock. 

BUSKIRK,  L.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

BUCK,  W.  H.,  Homoeopathic  Physician ;  Woodstock. 

CAFREY,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CASSEL,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CAMPBELL,  ROBERT,  R.  R.  Watchman  ;  Woodstock. 

CASKEY,  A.,  Billiard  Saloon  Keeper;  Public  Square,  Woodstock. 

CARR,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CARPENTER,  JEREMIAH,  Laborer,  Sec.  18 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CAMPEN,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CALLINAN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CAMPBELL,  S.  H.,  Renter  of  S.  S.  Gates,  Sec.  36 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

CHOLLAR,  A.  L.,  Bowling  Alley  Keeper ;  Woodstock. 

CHURCH,  RICHARD,  Milkman;  Woodstock. 

CLARK,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CLARK,  G.  D.,  Harness  Maker;  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 

CHURCH,  J.  B.,  Justice  of  the  Peace ;  Court  House,  Woodstock. 

CHURCH.  B.  F.,  Mail  Agent.  C.  &  N.  W.  R,  R.;  Jefferson  st,  Woodstock. 

CHURCH,  M.,  MRS.,  Milliner;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

CHOATE,  J.  C.,  Merchant ;  Van  Buren  st.,  Woodstock. 

CHURCH,  MALACHI,  Woodstock ;  born  in  Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  4, 
1825  ;  came  to  Woodstock  in  the  spring  of  1851  ;  has  been  Sheriff  of  McHenry  Co. 
four  years,  up  to  1877.  Married  Miss  L.  E.  Harper,  of  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

CLARK,  ANTHONY,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

CLARK,  GEORGE,  Mason,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CLARK,  ROBERT,  Harnessmaker :  Woodstock. 

CLARK,  MICHAEL.  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CONNEL,  PATRICK,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

COLTON,  MORGAN,  Daguerrean  Artist ;  Main  st.,  Woodstock. 

CONNER,  THOMAS,  Section  Boss.  C.  &.  N.  W.  R.  R.;  Woodstock. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  .    187 

COWLIN,  WM.  H.,  Shoe  Dealer;  Front  st.,  Woodstock. 
COLLIER.  PETER,  Mason  ;  Woodstock. 
COWLIN,  A.  B.,  Grocer;  Main  st.,  Woodstock. 
CORLET,  JOHN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 
COQUELETTE.  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
COUSE,  ANDREW,  Farmer;  McHenry  st.,  Woodstock. 
COONEY,  THOMAS,  Grocer;  Cass  st,,  Woodstock. 
CONLEY,  MARK,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
COX,  JAMES,  Pastor  of  Baptist  Church  ;  Woodstock. 
CRAWFORD,  NEWCOMB,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
CROWLEY,  TIMOTHY,  Shoemaker  ;  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 
CROWLEY,  DENNIS,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

CUMINS,  A.  W.,  Teacher  and  Short  Hand  Reporter;  Woodstock;  born  in 
Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  22,  1830  ;  lived  in  Lenawee  Co.,  Mich.,  from 
1849  to  1858;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April,  1858;  was  Sergeant  Fifteenth 
Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  three  years;  taken  prisoner  at  Ackworth,  Ga.,  October,  1864, 
and  confined  in  Andersonville  prison  seven  months ;  since  that  time,  has  been 
engaged  in  teaching  and  reporting ;  is,  at  present,  President  of  Teachers'  Associ- 
ation, of  McHenry  Co.  Married  Caroline  Mauger,  December  6,  1854;  she  was 
born  in  Lenawee  Co.,  Mich.,  June  22, 1834  ;  has  two  children  ;  Lettie,  born  Novem- 
ber 18,  1856,  and  William  P.,  born  Jan.  4,  1858. 

CURTIS,  E.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 

CURTIS,  CHARLES,  Daguerrean  Artist ;  Woodstock. 

CURTIS,  B.  W.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 

DACY,  L.  J  ,  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements ;  Woodstock. 

DAVIS,  HARVEY,  Painter;  Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

DARRELL,  JOHN,  Baggage  Master  C.  &  N.  W.  Ry.  ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

DAVIS,  A.  F.,  General  Merchant ;  Ridgefield. 

DACY,  JOHN,  Mason,  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

DAVIS,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Wales,  Decem- 
ber 15,  1848 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1860.  Married  Elizabeth  Corrl  in  Sep- 
tember, 1869,  who  was  born  in  Dundee,  1852  ;  had  three  children  ;  two  living. 

DAVIS,  L.  H.,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon  ;  Woodstock  ;  born  in  Onondaga 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  13,  1822.  Married  Eliza  C.  Delemater  in  1844,  who  was  born  in 
Kingston.  N.  Y.,  in  1822  ;  has  three  children.  Came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1854. 

DEOGEL,  RUDOLPH,  Furniture  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

DICKINSON,  ALONZO,  Proprietor  Bowling  Alley ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

DIGGINS,  NELSON,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Chemung  st ,  Woodstock. 

DICKINSON,  CHARLES,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

DIBBLE,  J.  H..  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

DIXON,  WILLIAM,  Laborer,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

DODGE,  F.  C.,  Railroad  Contractor ;  Woodstock. 

DOMEYER,  FRED'K.  Harness  Maker;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY,  JOHN,  JR.,  Law  Student;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY,  FRANK,  Clerk  for  Neill  Donnelly ;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY,  J.,  2d,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY,  FRANK,  Clerk  for  Neill  Donnelly ;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY,  J.,  2d,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY.  JOHN,  Saloon  Keeper  ;  Woodstock. 

DONNELLY,  NEILL,  General  Merchant;  Woodstock;  born  in  Killamuck, 
County  of  Derry,  Ireland,  May  12,  1816 ;  came  to  United  States  in  1833,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1838  ;  has  been  Coroner  one  term,  County  Sheriff  one 


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term.  President  of  Board  of  Trustees  one  term,  and  Mayor  of  Woodstock  two  terms, 
and  is  such  at  present.  Married  Mary  McElroy,  June,  1837  ;  she  was  born  in  Boston, 
1819;  had  ten  children,  six  girls  and  four  boys;  one  boy  and  three  girls  dead, 
Catherine,  Adeline  and  John  ;  six  living,  Elizabeth  A.,  Mary  Jane,  Lucinda,  Frank- 
lin P.,  Charles  H.  and  Hugh  T.  D. 

DRE  YER,  ALVIS,  Proprietor  of  Laundry ;  Woodstock ;  born  in  Switzerland, 
March  11.  1855  ;  came  to  United  States  in  October,  1872,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
November,  1873. 

DURFEE,  JAS.  H.,  Express  Agent;  Cass  st.,  Woodstock. 
DUFF  [ELD,  JOHN,  Farms  for  father,  Sec.  7  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUFFIELD,  J.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUFFIELD,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

DUFFIELD,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Randolph 
Co.,  West  Va.,  in  1803;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1846.;  owns  140  acres  of  land. 
Married  Annie  Given  (first  wife),  of  Virginia,  in  1823.  Married  Laura  Sturde- 
vant  (second  wife)  in  1851,  of  Connecticut ;  had  nine  children  ;  six  living. 

DUFIELD,  F.  OSCAR,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  4 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Braxton  Co.,  W.  Va.,  in  1839  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1846  ;  owns  100 
acres  of  land.  Married  Miss  F.  Frame  in  1863,  who  was  born  in  Nicholas  Co.,  W. 
Va.,  in  1843  ;  has  two  children. 

DUFFIELD,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

DUFFY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  May  Co., 
Ireland,  1819  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1846  ;  owns  130  acres  of  land.  Married 
Bridget  Holand  in  1852  ;  she  was  born  in  Galway  Co.,  Ireland;  1831  ;  had  seven 
children,  four  living. 

DWIGHT,  JOSIAH,  Deputy  Circuit  Clerk  ;  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 

DWIGHT,  W.  H.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Woodstock  ;  born  in  McHenry  Co. 
March  15,  1845.  Married  Maggie  H.  Burton,  April  10,  1872  ;  she  was  born  in 
Albany,,  New  York ;  had  one  child,  Bessie  H.,  who  died  August  16,  1874. 

DYER,  OWEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

EASTWOOD,  MARTIN,  Farmer  ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

EARLY,  J.  H.,  Tinner;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock, 

ECKERT,  H.  W.,  Mechanic ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

ECKLER,  DAVID,  Painter;  McHenry  st.,  Woodstock. 

ECKERT,  MICHAEL  S.,  Blacksmith ;  Washington  st.,  Woodstock. 

ECKERT,  M.  G.,  Teamster ;  Washington  st.,  Woodstock. 

ECKERT.  JACOB,  Warehouseman  and  Shipper  ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

ECKERT;  GEORGE,  Clerk  with  I.  T.  &  A.  L.  Salisbury,  Lake  st.,  Woodstock. 

EDWARDS,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Scotland, 
February  25,  1817  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  March  1, 1871.  Married  Annie  Wat- 
son, May  27, 1855,  who  was  born  in  Scotland.  September,  1827  ;  had  seven  children, 
six  living. 

EDWARDS,  WILLIAM,  Tailor ;  Hutchinson  st.,  Woodstock. 

ELLIS,  L.  W.,  Retired  Miller  ;  Woodstock. 

ELLISON,  ALONZO,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Madison  St.,  Woodstock. 

ERCANBRACK,  E.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Johns- 
town, Fulton  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1858 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land. 
Married  Mary  Starr  in  March,  1871,  who  was  born  in  McHenry  Co. ;  has  three 
children,  John  E.,  four  years  old,  Geo.  D.,  two  years  old,  Frank  S.,  eight  months. 


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FAIRCHILD,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
FELLOWS,  J.  H.,  Teamster;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 
FELT,  ELAM,  Traveling  Agent ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 
FREDERIC,  PHILIP.  Laborer  ;  Woodstock. 
FILWEBBER,  GEORGE.  Farmer,  Sec  19  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FERN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Otsego  Co., 
N.  Y.,  November  17,  1832;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  25,  1857;  owns  364 
acres  of  land.  Married  Betsy  Waldron,  January  12,  1869,  who  was  born  in  Otsego 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  15,  1845  ;  has  four  children. 

FEATHERSTONE,  MICHAEL,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

FRIEND,  M.  D.,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

FITZPATRICK,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FfELD,  A.  F.,  Station  Agent ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

FISHER,  E.  EMERY,  REV.,  Pastor  Presbyterian  Church  ;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

FLAVIN,  MICHAEL,  Blacksmith  ;  Woodstock. 

FLEMING,  JAMES,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

FOREMAN,  WESTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  Wood-stock  P.  0. 

FORREST,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FOSTER,  WILEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

FOREST,  SIBLEY,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer  ;  Woodstock. 

FORREST,  J.  S.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer;  Woodstock;  born  in  Richmond, 
McHenry  Co.,  December  14,  1849.  Married  Helen  C.  Barrows,  September  24, 
1873;  she  was  born  in  Greenwood  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  September  20,  1849  ; 
has  one  child,  Francis  G.,  born  May  17,  1875. 

FRAME,  J.  A.,  Farmer;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FRAME,  NORMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FURNEY,  R.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

FURER.  EDWARD,  Stock  Dealer;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock'. 

GALLAGHER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GALLAGHER,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GATES,  L.  J.,  Hardware  Dealer ;  resides  on  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

GILMORE,  0.  H.,  Attorney  at  Law;  Clay  st,,  Woodstock. 

GIBBONS,  JOHN,  Laborer;    Woodstock. 

GILES,  ALLEN,  Grocer;  Main  st.,  Woodstock. 

GIBBONS,  ANDREW,  Tailor  ;  Woodstock. 

GLENNON,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GOFF,  DAVID,  Farmer;  Ridgefield. 

GLENNON,  EDWARD,  Printer ;  Woodstock. 

GOULD,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. ;  born  in  Bennington  Co.,  Vt., 
in  1824;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1855.  Married  Johanna  Phettleplace,  No- 
vember, 14,  1846,  who  was  born  in  Berkshire  Co.,  Mass.,  1849;  has  two  children. 

GREEN,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GREGORY,  S.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GREGORY,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GREEN,  PATRICK,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

GRACE,  WILLIAM,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

GRAVES,  H.  A.,  Barber ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock 

GREEN,  WILLIS  H.,  Farmer ;  Woodstock. 

GRIFFENY,  FREDERICK,. Laborer;  Woodstock. 

GREEN,  D.  C.,  Physician  and  Surgeon  ;   Calhoun  St.,  Woodstock. 

GRIDER,  J,,  Cigar  Manufacturer,  with  A.  Renich  ;  Woodstock. 

GUNDEE,  J.,  Cigar  Manufacturer,  with  A.  Renich ;  Woodstock. 


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GREEN,  ROBERT,  2D,  Well  Digger ;  Woodstock. 

HAAS,  MARTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HANOFORD,  AARON,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

HANOFORD,  FRANK,  Teamster ;  South  St.,  Woodstock. 

HANLY,  PATRICK,  Laborer ;  Wookstock. 

HARBISON,  WILLIAM,  Pound  Master ;  McHenry  st.,  Woodstock. 

HARBISON,  WILLIAM,  JR.,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

HARBISON,  HENRY,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

HARMON,  HENRY,  Brewer;  Woodstock. 

HARTMAN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

HARTMAN,  J.  G.,  Wagon  Maker ;  Ridgefield. 

HARTMAN,  L.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

HARTMAN,  ISAAC,  General  Merchant;  Ridgefield. 

HAWLEY,  R.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HAYNOR,  A.  P.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

HAYS,  TIMOTHY,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

HAYS,  TIMOTHY,  JR.,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

HAWLEY,  M.  E.,  Telegraph  Operator;  Woodstock. 

HENNESY,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HILL,  JOSIAH,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Woodstock. 

HICKOX,  MARK,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HIGGINS,  BART,  Mason  ;  McHenry  st.,  Woodstock. 

HITCHCOCK,  0.  A.,  Farmer ;  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

HOY,  M.  D.,  General  Merchant ;  Cass  st.,  Woodstock. 

HOLCOMB,  ASA,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  Fort  Ann, 
Washington  Co.,  in  1804 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1846  ;  owns  90  acres  of  land. 
Married  Phoebe  Ann  Thurber  in  1835,  who  was  born  in  Fort  Ann,  Washington 
Co. ;  had  seven  children,  one  living. 

HOY,  L.,  Druggist ;  Judd  st.,  Woodstock. 

HOY,  GEORGE,  Merchant :  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 

HOY,  FREMONT,  Deputy  County  Clerk  ;  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 

HOYT,  J.  L.,  Retired  ;  Chemung.  st.,  Woodstock. 

HOYT,  JAY,  Proprietor  of  Restaurant ;  Woodstock. 

HOYT,  J.  L.,  Retired  Shoe  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

HUGHES,  EDWARD,  Depot  Baggage  Master ;  Woodstock. 

HUNT,  THOMAS,  Butcher ;  Woodstock. 

KURD,  SLOCUM,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HURTH,  L.  G.,  Farmer ;  Woodstock. 

HURD,  REUBEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Chenango  Co., 
N.  Y.,  in  1819  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1844;  owns  200  acres  of  land.  Married 
Abigail  Thompson  in  September,  1845,  who  was  born  in  Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  in  1816 ; 
has  four  children. 

HUTCHINS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

IRWIN,  CHARLES  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

IVERSON,  IVER,  Teamster ;  Woodstock. 

IRISH,  J.  A.,  Mason ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

IRISH,  CHARLES,  Mason ;  Woodstock. 

IRISH,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

IRISH,  JAMES  M.,  Mason,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

ISRAEL,  MORRIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Germany  in 
1827  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1871  ;  owns  160  acres  of  land.  Married  Sophia 
Leopold  in  1848,  who  was  born  in  Germany  in  1828 ;  has  six  children. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  191 

JACKSON,  ELIJAH,  Farmer ;  Woodstock. 
JACOBS,  NORMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
JACOB,  GEORGE,  Farmer ;  Woodstock. 

JEFFERSON,  R.  C.,  Real  Estate  and  Loan  Broker  ;  Woodstock  ;  born  in  Gaines- 
ville, Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  24,  .1843 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  December, 
1866  ;  has  been  Mayor  of  Woodstock,  elected  1875  ;  resigned  1876 ;  was  also 
member  of  Town  Council;  served  in  late  war  in  Co.  A,  First  N.  Y,  Dragoons. 
Married  Genevieve  Church,  January  21,  1868  ;  she  was  born  in  McHenry  Co.  No- 
vember 28,  1845  ;  has  four  children — Cyrus,  Rufus,  Lawrence  and  Isadore. 

JEWETT,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

JEWETT,  E.  C.,  Clerk  First  National  Bank;  resides  Taylor  St.,  Woodstock. 

JEWETT,  FRANK,  Laborer  ;  Woodstock. 

JEWETT,  W.  P.,  Farmer;  Douglas  st,,  Woodstock. 

JONES,  V.  E.,  Liveryman,  Sec.  4 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

JEWETT,  WALTER  P.,  Jr.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Bennington  Co.,  Vt.,  November  18,  1835  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1844 ;  owns 
20  acres  of  land  ;  was  in  the  Fifteenth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Miss  R.  A.  Mont- 
gomery, 1858,  who  was  born  in  Virginia,  February  1836  ;  has  one  child. 

JOHNSON,  JAMES,  Lake  Captain  ;  Woodstock. 

JOHNSON,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Woodstock. 

JONES,  L.  H.,  works  in  Pickle  Factory  ;  resides  Taylor  st.,  Woodstock. 

JONES,  J.  E.,  Mason ;  Woodstock. 

JOHNSON,  J.  H.,  Born  in  Woodstock,  Windsor  Co.,  Vt.  March  17, 1817;  came 
to  Illinois  in  September,  183G ;  was  Deputy  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court  in  1838-9, 
also  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court  from  July  4,  1840,  to  December,  1856  ;  studied  law, 
and  admitted  to  practice  in  1851  ;  was  also  Probate  Justice  and  Clerk  of  County 
Commissioners  ;  was  Director  of  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R.,  and  was  engaged  on  the  line 
between  Chicago  and  Oshkosh,  soliciting  subscriptions  to  the  stock,  and  securing 
the  right  of  way  and  purchasing  timber  lands,  until  June,  1858.  Been  married  three 
times ;  had  four  children,  one  living ;  present  wife  was  Maria  Richmond,  of  Che- 
nango  Co.,  N.  Y. 

JOSLYN,  M.  L.,  Attorney  at  Law,  Woodstock ;  born  in  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y., 
September  10,  1826  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  November,  1838;  owns  20  acres  of 
land  and  MaSonic  Hall  Block,  Woodstock  ;  was  Presidential  Elector  in  1856  on 
the  Buchanan  ticket ;  was  in  the  Legislature  one  term,  in  1865  ;  was  Supervisor  for 
twenty  years ;  also  elected  to  the  State  Senate,  in  1876,  for  four  years.  Married 
Mary  Robinson,  December  25,  1862.  who  was  born  in  Pawlet,  Vt.,  1838 ;  has  two 
children. 

JOSLYN,  F.  C.,  Laborer ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 
JUDD,  DWIGHT,  Horse  Dealer  ;  Woodstock. 

JUDD,  ALVIN,  Flour  and  Feed  Dealer,  Woodstock;  born  in  Chester,  Mass., 
March  29,  1800  ;  came  to  the  State  in  1836,  and  to  this  county  in  1837.  Married 
Eliza  White  in  1822,  who  was  born  in  South  Hadley,  Mass.,  1802 ;  had  ten  chil- 
dren, six  living. 

KASSON,  G.  T.,  Nurseryman ;  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 
KASSON,  JAMES,  Clerk  for  E.  A.  Murphy  &  Co. ;  Woodstock. 
KELTZ,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
KIMBALL,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
KEELER.  PATRICK,  Laborer;   Ridgefield. 
KELLY,  L.  D.,  Mechanic;  Ridgefield. 


192  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

KENDALL,  C.  N.,  Dentist:  Clay  St.,  Woodstock. 

KTMBALL,  JAMES,  Mason;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

KIMBERLY,  JUDD,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;   Main  st.,  Woodstock. 

KINGMAN,  A.  J.,  Map  Agent;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

KIRK,  JOHN  A.,  Milk  Dealer ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

KLINCK,  L.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

KLINE.   VV.  L.,  Principal  of  Public  School ;  Throop  St.,  Woodstock. 

KNAPP,  JARED,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

KNAPP,  IRA,  Mechanic;  Ridgefield. 

KNEBUSH,  CHARLES,  Laborer,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

KNIGHT,  MORGAN,  Farmer;  Woodstock. 

KNIGHT,  MAC,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

KNAPP,  WOOLSEY,  Farmer;  Woodstock. 

KNUDTSON,  G.,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

KNUDTSON,  ERICK,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

KNEBUSH.  WILLIAM,  R.  R.  Section  Boss;  Woodstock. 

KOPPLER,  LOUIS,  Saloon  Keeper :  Throop  st.,  Woodstock. 

KOPPLER,  CHAS.,  Saloon  Keeper ;  Main  st.,  Woodstock. 

KUHN,  JACOB,  Blacksmith;  Woodstock. 

LAIRY,  PATRICK,  Laborer;   Woodstock. 

LAMB,  E.  M.,  Retired;   Washington  st.,  Woodstock. 

LAWSON,  0.  H.,  Works  for  father,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LAMBERT,  MARTIN,  Wagon  Maker;  Woodstock. 

LEWIS,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LEMMERS,  C.   F.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Taylor  st.,  Woodstock. 

LINDSAY,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LINDSAY,  WILLIAM,  R.  R.  Watchman ;  Woodstock. 

LINDSAY,  ARCHIBALD,  Farmer;  Woodstock. 

LINK,  BARNEY,  Farmer ;  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

LOCKWOOD,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

LOSEY,  JOSEPH,  Farmer  and  Mason,  Sec.  18  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LOSEE,  CHARLES,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

LOUNSBURY,  M.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LUNNEY,  JAMES,  Saloon  Keeper;  Woodstock. 

LYONS,  MILES  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  feorn  in  Mayo  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1835 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1856  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Ellen  Clark  November  13,  1855 ;  she  was  born  in  Mayo  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1836  ; 
has  thirteen  children. 

MACOMBER,  JOB  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  Mont- 
gomery Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  13,  1810  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1836  ;  owns  43  acres 
of  land.  Married  Maria  Frank  in  1861,  who  was  born  in  New  York  in  1817  ;  no 
children. 

MANSFIELD,  GEORGE,  Night  Police ;  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

MARROW,  OWEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MATHONEY,  J.  M.,  Daguerreotypist,  Sec.  8  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MARCUS,  FREDERICK,  Saloon  Keeper;  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 

MALZER,  A.,  Butcher ;  Woodstock. 

MAHER,  THOMAS,  Harness  Maker  and  City  Clerk  ;  Woodstock. 

MATTHEWS.  GEORGE,  Laborer;  W-odstock. 

MARTIN,  A.  A.,  Traveling  Agent;   E.  Jackson  st.,  Woods:ock. 

McBROOM,  THOMAS,  Works  father's  farm,  Sec.  16  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

McBROOM,  WILLIAM.  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  193 

McCAHILL,  M.  H.,  Shoemaker;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

McCONNEL,  A.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  McHenry 
Co.  February,  1839 ;  owns  340  acres  of  land.  Married  Hattie  S.  Potter,  Feb- 
ruary, 1861,  who  was  born  in  Whitehall,  N.  Y.,  July,  1839  ;  has  five  children. 

McGHEE,  JAMES,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

McGHEE,  A.  F.,  Clerk;  Cass  st.,  Woodstock. 

McNULTY,  HUGH,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

McNAUGHTON,  A.,  Railroad  Engineer;  Woodstock. 

McNETT,  S.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

McLAREN,  J.  A.,  Farmer ;  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 

McMAHON,  JOHN,  JR.,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

McMANUS,  JOHN,  Tailor ;  residence  Throop  st.,  Woodstock. 

MclNTOSH,  STEPHEN,  Laborer,  Sec.  4 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

McMAHON,  PETER,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

MEAD,  CHARLES,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  8;  Woodstock. 

MEDLER,  J.  S.,  Daguerrean  Artist;  resides  Dean  st.,  Woodstock. 

MILLER,  CALVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock. 

MILLER,  DAVID,  Farmer ;  Lake  St.,  Woodstock. 

MILLER,  JASON,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MILLER,  F.  E.,  News  Dealer;  residence  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

MONTGOMERY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MONTGOMERY,  ARCHIBALD,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MORSE,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

MORSE,  SAMUEL,  Farmer  and  Physician,  Sec.  24 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

MONROE,  JAMES,  Railroad  Agent ;  Ridgefield. 

MONROE,  WILLIAM,  Clerk  with  father ;  Ridgefield. 

MORLEY,  M.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1834  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  July,  1870  ;  owns  158  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary 
J.  Paine,  October,  1871,  who  was  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1843;  no  children. 

MORSE,  SHERMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 
MULLEN,  J.  M.,  General  Merchant ;  resides  on  Judd  st.,  Woodstock. 
MURPHY,  A.  R.,  Druggist ;  resides  on  Dean  st.,  Woodstock. 
MUNGER,  J.  C.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Jackson  St.,  Woodstock. 
MUDD,  W.  A.,  Physician ;  Public  Square,  Woodstock. 

MURPHY,  THEO.  D.,  Hon.,  Judge  of  the  Second  Judicial  Circuit  since  1862; 
born  in  Virginia  June  12,  1826;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  July  18,  1845;  was 
County  Judge  of  McHenry  Co.  four  years  ;  was  elected  Judge  of  the  Circuit  Court 
three  terms,  for  six  years  each  ;  in  May,  1875,  formed  a  copartnership  with  Hon.  R. 
Bishop  for  the  purpose  of  banking  in  Woodstock,  in  which  business  he  is  at  this 
time  engaged,  in  addition  to  his  duties  as  Judge.  Married  Mary  E.  Prouty  Novem- 
ber 13,  1851,  in  McHenry;  she  was  born  in  Middlebury,  Addison  Co.,  Vt. ;  had 
three  children— Otis  J.,  born  July  26,  1852,  died  November  19,  1870 ;  Edwin  D., 
born  June  29,  1854;  Alice  M., -born  March  19,  1861. 

MURPHY,  A.  J.,  Farmer;  Ridgefield. 

MURPHY,  W.,  Farmer;  Ridgefield. 

MURPHY,  EDWARD,  Farmer ;  Ridgefield. 

MURPHY,  JNO.  J.,  President  First  National  Bank;  Woodstock. 

MURPHY,  E.  A,  Dry  Goods  Merchant ;  resides  on  Judd  st.,  Woodstock. 

MURPHY,  P.  W.,  Dentist;  Woodstock. 

MULDOON,  PATRICK,  Farmer  Sec.  6;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

NEIMAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

NELSON,  NEIL,  Laborer  ;  Woodstock. 


194  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

NETTLETON,  H.  T.,  Cabinet  Maker ;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

NEWMAN,  S.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

NEWTON,  A.,  REV.,  Pastor  M.  E.  Church ;  resides  on  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

NISH,  JAMES,  County  Treasurer,  Woodstock ;  residence,  Gary  Station ;  born  in 
Wigtonshire,  Scotland.  May  3, 1824;  came  to  Illinois  in  1851  ;  purchased  a  store  in 
Gary,  McHenry  Co.,  1855  ;  opened  a  general  store  in  the  spring  of  1856,  under  the 
name  of  J.  Nish  &  Bro.,  and  continued  the  same  to  March,  1873;  was  appointed 
Postmaster  the  same  year ;  was  Town  Clerk  one  year  and  served  five  years  at  differ- 
ent times  as  Supervisor  of  Algonquin  Township ;  was  elected  County  Treasurer 
in  November,  1875,  for  two  years  ;  enlisted  August  9,  1862,  and  raised  a  company  in 
Algonquin  and  Grafton  Townships ;  was  mustered  into  the  United  States  Volunteer 
Service,  at  Ruckford,  as  Captain  Co.  I,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf. ;  mustered  out  at 
Springfield  September  21,  1865.  Married  Caroline  A.  Dorrington  (first  wife),  of 
Chicago,  December  12,  1853,  who  was  killed  by  lighting  October  1,  1857,  leaving 
two  children — Elizabeth  J.,  born  April  11,  1855,  died  Novembers,  1872,  and  John 
D.,  born  April  8,  1857.  Married  Sarah  R.  Smith  (second  wife)  November  12, 
1865 ;  has  two  children — Elizabeth  J.,  born  March  28,  1868,  and  Auri  M.,  born 
April  6,  1871. 

NORTON,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  County  of 
Made,  Ireland,  1830  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1851 ;  owns  85  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Bridget  Connolly  1871,  who  was  born  in  County  of  Monohan,  Ireland,  1846. 
and  came  to  this  county  1871 ;  has  seven  children. 

NORTON,  NELSON,  Lumber  Dealer;  resides  on  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 
NORTON,  STEDM  AN,  Lumber  Dealer ;  resides  on  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 
NORTHROP,  JAMES,  Physician  and  Surgeon ;  Woodstock. 
NOTTINGHAM,  J.,  Farmer;  Woodstock. 

NORTH COTT,  T.  C.,  REV.,  Pastor  Congregational  Church ;  boards  on  Jackson  St., 
Woodstock. 

NORTH  WAY,  L.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Madison  Co., 
N.  Y.,  June  20,  1810 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1868 ;  owns  67  acres  of  land. 
Married  Mahala  Cadwell  January  1,  1843,  who  was  born  in  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in 
1818;  has  three  children. 

O'CONNOR,  EUGENE,  Machine  Agent;  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 
O'BRIEN,  JAMES,  Works  for  E.  R.  Caskey  ;  Woodstock. 
O'BRIEN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
OLESON,  DAVID,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 
OLMSTEAD,  E.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
ORMSBY,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 
ORMSBY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 
OSMAN,  R.  J.,  Carpenter;  Woodstock. 
PAGE,  L.  S.,  Conductor;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 
PARKER,  J.  F.,  Farmer ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 
PAYNE,  WALDO,  Farmer ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 
PARRISH,  JOHN  A.,  Attorney  at  Law ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

PAINE,  N.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Ridgefield  P.  O. ;  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in 
1844 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1865 ;  wa«  Sergeant  in  the  One  Hundred  and 
Eleventh  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Francis  A.  Paine  April  4,  1876,  who  was  born  in 
Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1846. 

PARKER,  WILLIAM,  Blacksmith;  Woodstock. 

PARKER,  J.  C.,  Retired  Farmer;  boards  Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

PEASE,  ASA,  Mechanic;  Chemung  st,  Woodstock. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  195 

PENDLETON,  HUBBARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

PETERSON,  AARON,  Shoemaker ;  Woodstock. 

PETERSON,  SEVER,  Shoemaker;  Wooodstock. 

PETRIE,  JOSEPH,  Shoemaker;  Huntley  st,,  Woodstock. 

PHELPS,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PIKE,  CALVIN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;   Woodstock. 

PRATT,  E.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec,  8,  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PRATT,  GEORGE;  Blacksmith;  residence,  Madison  st,  Woodstock. 

PRATT,  FRANK,  Printer;  Woodstock. 

PUGH,  REES,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PRATT,  H.  L.,  Medical  Student ;  Woodstock. 

QUIGLEY,  MRS.,  Dressmaker ;  north  side  Public  Square,  Woodstock. 

QUINLAN,  C.,  Miller ;  residence,  Throop  st.,  Woodstock. 

QUINN,  JOHN,  Teamster ;  Chemung  st,,  Woodstock. 

RIEBER,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

REED,  A.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

REED,  A.,  Mrs.,  Milliner  and  Dressmaker ;  Woodstock. 

RENICH,  FRED.,  Cigar  Manufacturer ;  Woodstock  ;  born  in  Berne,  Switzerland, 
March  19, 1842  ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  September,  1864  ;  entered  the  Union 
Army  the  same  winter  as  private  of  Co.  L.  Ninth  Regt.  111.  Cavalry,  and  served  one 
year  ;  then  started  in  the  cigar  business  in  Chicago,  and  was  burnt  out  in  the  summer 
of  1866;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  January,  1867;  is  Alderman  of  the  City  of 
Woodstock.  Married  his  first  wife,  Elizabeth  Stein,  July  26,  1866,  who  died  Octo- 
ber 24,  1867,  in  Woodstock ;  she  was  born  in  Chicago ;  married  his  second  wife, 
Kate  Stein,  September  22,  1871  ;  she  was  also  born  in  Chicago ;  had  four  children, 
one  boy  by  the  first  wife,  born  dead,  and  two  boys,  respectively  five  and  one  and  one- 
.  half  years  of  age,  by  his  second  wife.  Mr.  Renich  has  built  up  and  carries  on  a 
large  business  in  the  manufacture  of  cigars. 

RETTERER,  CHRISTIAN,  Retired ;  Main  st.,  Woodstock. 

RETTERER,  Charles,  Blacksmith  ;  Woodstock. 

RICHMOND,  E.  H.,  Propr.  Richmond  House ;  Woodstock. 

RICHARDS,  JERRY,  Produce  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 

RICHARDS,  CORYDON,  Musician  ;  Cass  st.,  Woodstock. 

RICHARDS,  ERASTUS,  Deputy  Circuit  Clerk ;  residence,  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

RICHARDS,  T.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  1802  at  Plain- 
field,  Mass. ;  came  to  this  county  in  1839  ;  owns  146  acres  land.  Married  Lorinda 
P.  Haven  in  18o6,  who  was  born  in  Norage,  N.  Y.  ;  has  five  children. 

RICHARDS,  E.  EMORY,  Abstract  Clerk  and  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court;  Wood- 
stock; born  in  Norfolk  Co.,  Mass.,  February  12,  1838;  came  to  this  county  June 
12,  1852  ;  was  a  member  of  the  Fifteenth  111.  Vol.  Inf. ;  was  President  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  of  Woodstock,  one  term,  also  Alderman  one  term  ;  was  elected,  in  1876, 
Clerk  of  the  Circuit  Court  for  four  years.  Married  Francis  A.  Wait  July  19, 1864  ; 
she  was  born  in  McHenry  Co. ;  -no  children. 

RIDER,  THOMAS  W.,  Farmer  ;  Woodstock. 

RIDER,  E.  D.,  Livery  Stable  Keeper  ;  residence  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

RILEY,  MATTHEW,  Cooper;  Chemung  st,,  Woodstock. 

RILEY,  JAMES,  Cooper  ;   Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

RINGLAND,  W.  D.,  Editor  and  Publisher  Woodstock  New  Era;  Woodstock; 
born  in  Amherst,  Loraine  Co.,  Ohio,  June  19,  1839  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1865  ; 
value  of  property  $5,000  ;  was  a  merchant  at  Algonquin  seven  years.  Married 
Amanda  Matthews,  of  Geaugo  Co.,  Ohio,  in  October,  1866 ;  has  four  children. 


196  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

RING,  D.  T.,  Shoemaker  ;  residence  Chemung  St.,  Woodstock. 

ROBINSON,  D.   W.,  Money  and  Real  Estate  Broker;  res.  Jackson  St.,  Woodstock. 

ROBINSON,  WM.  B.,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

ROGERSON,  OLE,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 

ROGERS,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

ROONEY,  PATRICK,  Laborer ;  Chemung  st.,  Richmond. 

ROONEY,  JAMES,  Laborer  ;  Chemung  st.,  Richmond. 

ROONEY,  MICHAEL,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

ROSSLER,  RICHARD,  Tin  Peddler ;  Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

ROSSALL,  RICHARD,  R.  R.  Employe ;  E.  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

ROWLEY,  STEPHEN,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

RUSSELL,  GEO.  W.,  Machine  Agent ;  Woodstock. 

RYAN,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Chemung  st.,  Woodstock. 

RYDER,  T.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SALISBURY,  I.  T.  &  A.  L.,  General  Merchants;  Woodstock.  I.  T.  was 
born  in  Carthage,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  5,  1830 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
1860 ;  married  Susan  E.  Arnold  June  16,  1852,  who  died  in  Woodstock  January 
22,  1873 ;  she  was  bora  in  Norwich,  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  15, 1830  ;  no 
children.  A.  L.  was  born  in  Carthage,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  15,  1826  ; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  fall  of  1863 ;  married  Sophronia  Crandall,  May  9,  1847, 
who  was  born  in  Watertown,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  November,  1826  ;  has  four 
children,  Emma  S.,  George  W.,  Mattie  E.  and  Albert  W. 

SALISBURY,  GEO.  W.,  Architect  and  Sketcher ;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

SAUNDERS,  J.  D.,  Mason  ;  Woodstock. 

SANFORD,  HUD.,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

SANFORD,  W.  H.,  Merchant  Tailor  ;  Woodstock ;  born  in  the  city  of  New 
York  July  23.  1827;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  January  1,  1858;  was  Alderman  in 
1871  ;  equipped  Co.  A,  Fifteenth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  purchasing  materials  and 
making  the  uniforms  inside  of  two  weeks.  Married  Mary  Jackson,  December  24, 
1848,  who  was  born  in  Somerstown,  N.  Y.,  September  7,  1825;  has  six  children, 
five  boys  and  one  girl. 

SANFORD,  STANLEY,  Farmer;  Woodstock. 

SANDO,  WILLIAM,  Renter  of  C.  Duffield,  Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SAWYER,  WM.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  27  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Grafton  Co.,  N.  H.,  1805;  came  to  this  county  in  1851  ;  owns  277  acres  of  land. 
Married  Savilla  Hayes  in  1838,  who  was  born  in  Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  1806 ;  had  two 
children,  one  living,  Helen  Gorham,  35  years  old. 

SCHRYVER,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SCRANTON,  L.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SCHRYVER,  R.  G.,  Boss  Mechanic  ;  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 
SCHRYVER,  CHARLES,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Huntley  St.,  Woodstock. 
SCHRYVER',  FREDERICK,  Laborer;  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 
SCHRIVER,  LEVI.  Laborer,  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 
SCHWAMP,  JACOB,  Laborer;  McHenry  st.,  Woodstock. 
SCHENCK,  JACOB,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

SCOTT,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Scotland  in 
1816;  came  to  this  country  in  1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  owns  80  acres 
of  land.  Married  Jennette  Lindsey  in  1854,  who  was  born  in  Scotland  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1838  ;  had  four  children,  three  living. 

SCOTT,  JOHN,  Fanner,  Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  Scotland  in  1810; 
came  to  this  country  in  1869.  Married  Agnes  Muir,  1836,  who  was  born  in  Scot- 
land, 1814 ;  has  eleven  children,  all  living. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  197 

SCOTT,  ANDREW,  Farmer ;  Woodstock;  born  in  Lanarkshire,  Scotland,  Janu- 
ary 1,  1822  ;  came  to  United  States  in  1840  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1842.  Mar- 
ried Sarah  A.  Spooner,  March  26,  1844  ;  she  was  born  in  State  of  Vermont ;  had 
eight  children — five  girls  and  three  boys  ;  William.  Henry  and  James  died  ;  Alice, 
Anna,  Mary,  Mariah,  Metella  and  John  living. 

SELLERS,  CHARLES,  Farmer ;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 
SESSIONS,  ALBERT,  Farmer;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

SEYMOUR,  W.  M.,  Agent  of  the  Wheeler  &  Wilson  Sewing  Machine ;  residence 
and  P.  0..  Woodstock ;  born  in  Westchester  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  29,  1844 ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  July  29,  1874.  Married  Mary  E.  Diggins,  of  Woodstock,  111.,  July 
29,  1875. 

SHERWOOD,  G.  N.,  City  Weigher ;  Woodstock. 

SHEETS,  A.  B.,  Wagon  Maker ;  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

SHORT,  JOHN  D.,  Assessor  and  City  Weigher;  resides  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

SHEARER,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SHERWOOD,  GEORGE  L.,  Proprietor  of  Waverly  House;  Woodstock;  born 
in  McDonough,  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  1,  1836  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the 
spring  of  1853.  Married  Emily  A.  Wait,  December  1,  1857,  who  was  born  in 
Crystal  Lake,  July  28,  1840  ;  has  one  child,  Helen,  born  September  28,  1858. 

SHERMAN,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 

SHERMAN,  M.,  Jeweler ;  Woodstock  ;  born  in  Tompkins  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  25, 
1840  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1844.  Married  Sarah  Emma  Vale,  March  16, 
1871  ;  she  was  born  in  St.  Thomas,  county  of  Elgin,  Canada,  June  30,  1851  ;  had 
two  children,  one  girl  and  one  boy;  the  daughter,  Cynthia  Ann,  born  October  13, 
1872,  died  August  28,  1873 ;  son  living,  Marvin  V.,  born  March  28,, 1875. 

SHORT,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SHOLTZ,  JOHN,  Farmer ;  born  in  Germany  in  1837  ;  came  to  this  county  in 
1862.  Married  Dora  Seal  in  1859,  who  was  born  in  Germany  in  1832  ;  has  seven 
children. 

SIMMONS,  R.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SKINNER,  W.  H.,  Farmer;  Fremont  st.,  Woodbtock. 

SKINNER,  ALFRED,  School  Teacher ;  Woodstock. 

SLOCUM,  IRA.,  Stock  Dealer;  resides  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

SLY,  A.,  Painter ;  Woodstock. 

SMITH,  FRANK  L.,  Sal  >on  Keeper  ;  resides  Clay  st.,  Woodstock. 

SMITH,  THOMAS,  Laborer  ;  Fremont  st.,  Woodstock. 

SMITH,  EZRA  B.,  Clerk ;  Ridgefield. 

SMITH,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SMITH,  B.  N.,  Attorney  at  Law  and  Judge  of  County  Court ;  resides  Throop  St., 
Woodstock. 

SMITH,  L.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

SMITH,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SMITH,  ASA  W.,  Postmaster  and  Attorney  at  Law  ;  Woodstock. 

SMITH,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Seu.  19  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SNYDER,  ADAM,  Tailor,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SNYDER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Northumberland 
Co.,  Penn.,  in  1825  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  14,  1850  ;  owns  148  acres  of 
land ;  has  been  Road  Commissioner  nine  years.  Married  S.  Parks,  January,  1853, 
who  was  born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  1835 ;  has  one  child,  Charles,  eighteen  years  of  age. 

SOLVERSON,  THOMAS,  Real  Estate  and  Loan  Broker ;  Prairie  st.,  Woodstock. 


198  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

SONDERICKER,  PETER,  Tailor ;  Calhoun  st,  Woodstock. 

SOUTHWORTH,  G.  S.,  Editor  and  Publisher  Woodstock  Sentinel,  Woodstock ; 
born  in  Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  January  26,  1835 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  1858  ; 
value  of  property,  $6,000  ;  was  County  Superintendent  of  Schools  four  years  ;  was 
Quartermaster  of  the  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Sarah  Z.  Miller,  of  Al- 
gonquin, McHenry  Co.,  October  31,  1860  ;  has  three  children. 

SOUTHWORTH,  JOHN  M.,  Attorney  at  Law,  Woodstock  ;  born  at  Brad- 
ford, Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  May  21,  1839  ;  came  to  Illinois  February,  1857,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  1858  ;  entered  the  Seventh  Regfc.  111.  Inf.,  the  first  regiment  organi- 
zed in  the  State  on  April  19,  1861,  and  onthtvlSth  of  September,  1861,  he  entered 
the  Eighth  111.  Cav.  as  Lieutenant  Co.  H ;  served  upward  of  five  years,  leaving  the 
army  with  the  rank  of  Major;  in  fall  of  1866,  elected  Sheriff  of  McHenry  Co.  ;  in 
fall  of  1868,  elected  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court  of  said  county  ;  in  June,  1873,  com- 
menced the  practice  of  law  at  Woodstock  ;  August,  1873,  was  appointed  by  the 
Governor  Commissioner  of  the  Illinois  State  Penitentiary,  which  position  he  now 
holds. 

SPOONER,  PERRY.  Horse  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 
SPOONER,  ISAAC,  Drayman ;  Calhoun  st.,  Woodstock. 
STEVENS,  G.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
STARR,  J.  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Woodstock. 

STEDMAN,  D.  A.,  County  Sheriff,  Woodstock  ;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  August  22,  1836;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  November,  1854;  has  been  Consta- 
ble two  terms,  1858  and  1874;  was  elected  County  Sheriff  November,  1876;  busi- 
ness has  been  that  of  a  carpenter ;  was  Superintendent  in  the  construction  of  the 
Illinois  Industrial  University,  Champaign,  also  Superintendent  of  University  Shops, 
1&72-3  ;*  was  member  of  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Emily 
M.  Lawrence,  July  22,  1857;  she  was  born  in  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Town  of 
Cuba,  August  24,  1838  ;  no  children. 

STONE,  A.  E.,  Blacksmith;   Woodstock. 

STEWART,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Jackson  st.,  Woodstock. 

STILL,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

ST.  CLAIR,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

STONE,  E.  E.,  Druggist ;  Residence  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

STONE,  G.  F.,  Druggist;  Residence  South  st.,  Woodstock. 

STONE,  HENRY,  Shoemaker  ;  Woodstock. 

STONER,  W.  H.,  Boarding  House  Keeper ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

STONER,  EZRA,  Works  father's  farm,  Sec.  17 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

TAYLOR,  ALPHEUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

THOMAS,  C.  G.,  Merchant,  Woodstock. 

THOMPSON,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

THOMAS,  EDWIN  E.,  General  Merchant,  Woodstock;  born  in  Middleburg, 
N.  Y.,  December  19,  1823  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1837  ;  has  been  County  Sher- 
iff two  terms,  1859-'60  and  1864-'65  ;  also  School  Director  and  member  of 
Board  of  Education  ;  twenty  years  in  different  points  in  the  county.  Married 
Naomi  R.  Patterson,  January  1,  1845  ;  she  was  born  in  Bethany,  N.  Y.,  July  13, 
1827  ;  had  four  children,  three  boys  and  one  girl ;  one  son  died  May  19,  1876  ; 
those  living,  Charles  G.,  born  October  18,  1845 ;  Earl  D.,  born  January  3,  1847, 
and  Cora  E.,  born  July,  1851. 

THOMPSON,  WILBER,  Works  father's  farm,  Sec,  4;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  0.  G.,  Retired;  Woodstock. 
TOLES,  JOB,  Miller ;  Woodstock. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  199 

TERWILLIGER,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
TERWILLIGER,  B.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

TODD,  R.  K.,  Principal  of  Todd's  Seminary  for  boys,  Woodstock ;  born  in  Row- 
ley, Mass.,  October  14,  1815;  came  to  McHcnry  Co.  July,  1847;  graduated  at 
Princeton  College,  New  Jersey,  1842,  and  in  Theological  Seminary  of  same,  1847; 
was  Pastor  of  First  Presbyterian  Church  of  Woodstock  for  eighteen  years,  and  for 
four  years  Superintendent  of  Schools  of  McHenry  Co.  Married  Martha  C.  Clover, 
June  23,  1 847  ;  she  was  born  in  New  York  City ;  had  three  sons,  one  living,  Henry 
A.,  now  Professor  of  Modern  Languages  in  Princeton  College,  New  Jersey. 

TONY,  JOHN,  Wagon  Maker  ;  Woodstock. 

TOWER,  JAMES,  Blacksmith;  Washington  at.,  Woodstock. 

TOFT,  R.  E.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;   Woodstock. 

TRIPP,  DANIEL,  Harness  Maker ;  residence  Hay  ward  st.,  Woodstock. 

TRUAX,  DAYTON,  Lives  with  S.  0.  Gregory,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

VANCUREN,  J.  H.,  Law  Student;  residence,  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

VANCUREN,  SABINE,  Constable;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

W^AIT,  H.  M.,  Engineer  and  Gunsmith  ;  Woodstock ;  born  in  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y., 
town  of  Darien,  September  11,  1810  ;  came  to  Illinois  in  1836,  and  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  1840 ;  has  been  Sheriff  two  terms,  from  1842  to  1846,  and  County  Commis- 
sioner two  years.  Married  Narina  King  January  8,  1833,  in  Alexander,  Genesee 
Co.,  N.  Y. ;  she  was  born  in  same  place,  June,  1811  ;  has  two  daughters — Emma 
A.,  wife  of  G.  L.  Sherwood,  and  Francis  A.,  wife  of  E.  E.  Richards.  Mr.  Wait 
built  the  county  building  about  1844,  known  as  the  "  Rat  Hole,"  still  standing  ;  he 
also  built  and  kept  hotel  at  Crystal  Lake  in  1846,  now  known  as  the  "Crystal  Lake 
House." 

WALKUP,  WM.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. ;  born  in  Frankfort, 
Va. ;  came  to  this  county  in  1835;  owns  210  acres  of  land.  Married  Eliza  L. 
White  in  1848,  who  was  born  in  Bond  Co.,  111.,  in  1823  ;  had  three  children;  one 
living — Lowell  A.,  twenty-six  years  of  age. 

WATSON,  H.  L.,  Drayman  ;  Calhoun  St.,  Woodstock. 
WATERMAN,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WATERMAN,  N.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WEBBER,  PETER,  Chair  Maker;  Woodstock. 
WEINKE,  CHARLES,  Mason,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WEIR,  HIRAM,  Shoemaker ;  Woodstock. 

WHEAT,  JOHN  S.,  Druggist;  Woodstock;  born  in  Grafton,  Grafton  Co., 
N.  H.,  March  9,  1822 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1852,  and  was  engaged  eighteen 
years  in  the  construction  of  the  C.  &  N.  W.  Ry. ,  and  as  Road  Master  of  same ;  was 
President  of  Board  of  Trustees,  and  afterward  first  Mayor  of  Woodstock,  under 
township  organizations,  in  1873;  also  member  of  Board  of  Education  four  years. 
Married  Amanda  M.  Church  January  3,  1865  ;  she  was  born  in  Wellington, 
Lorain  Co.,  0.,  August  17,  1837;  has  three  children;  John  K.  born  Augusts. 
1856;  Mabel  H.  born  October  18,  1861,  and  Allie  M.  born  January  15,  1870. 

WHEELER,  BAINBRIDGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WHEELER,  ADOLPHUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Ridgefield  P.  0.;  born  in 
Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  this  county  in  1843 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Miss  S.  Robinson  June  10,  1865,who  was  born  in  Indiana  in  1848  ;  has  four  chil- 
dren ;  Merick  nine  years,  Cora  seven  years,  Henry  five  years  and  Mary  three  years. 

WHITETHORNE,  THOMAS,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 
WHITSON,  OSCAR,  Hardware  Dealer ;  Woodstock. 


200  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

WHITSON,  EDWIN,  Hardware  Dealer;  Woodstock. 

WHITSON,  THOMAS,  Dealer  in  Hardware  and  Stoves;  Woodstock;  born  in 
Queens  Co..  N.  Y.,  May  15,  1811  ;  came  to  Waukegan  in  fall  of  1848,  engaged  in 
business  there  until  1854,  when  he  moved  to  Woodstock  and  bought  out  the  firm  of 
Moore  &  Van  Dyke  (grocers  aad  hardware  dealers).  He  sold  out  in  1856,  and 
ever  since  has  carried  on  the  tin  and  hardware  business.  Married  Hannah  P. 
Bouttell  February  2,  1833;  she  was  born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  July,  1815. 

WHITETHORNE,  PETER,  Laborer ;  Woodstock. 

WHITNEY,  P.,  Clerk  of  the  County  Court;  Woodstock;  born  in  Fort  Ann, 
Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  13,  1830 ;  came  to  Richmond,  McHenry  Co.,  in 
1849  ;  owns  232  acres  of  land.  Married  Harriet  A.  Fenner,  November  29,  1857  ; 
she  was  born  in  Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1834;  had  six  children;  three  living — 
Mary,  Hamlin  and  Sarah  ;  three  dead. 

WILEY,  W.  H.,  Engineer,  works  for  J.  Toles ;  residence,  Fremont  st.,  Woodstock. 

WILSON,  SILUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WILSON,  HENRY,  Farmer ;   Woodstock. 

WRIGHT,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WRIGHT,  B.  F.,  Expressman;  Woodstock. 

WOODARD,  L.  M.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WOODARD,  0.  P.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Woodstock. 

YOUNG,  HENRY.  Marble  Dealer  ;  residence,  Main  St.,  Woodstock. 

YOUNG,  JOHN,  Blacksmith;  Woodstock. 

YOUNG,  GEO.  W.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Huntley  st.,  Woodstock. 

YOUNG,  L.  J.,  Clerk;  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 

YULE,  J.  G.,  Laborer;  Woodstock. 

ZEIRKE,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

ZIMMERMANN.  JACOB,  Brewer;  Woodstock. 

ZIMPLEMAN,  JOHN,  Clerk  for  Hoy  &  Son;  resides  Madison  st.,  Woodstock. 


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E.  BALDWIN, 

JUSTICE  OF  THE  PEACE, 

NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 

BUNKER  &  BROS., 

GENERAL  MERCHANTS, 

SOUTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


J.  H.  BAGLEY, 

Lumber,  Lath  and  Shingles, 

CLAY  ST.,  OPPOSITE  DEPOT. 


L.  H.  S.  BARROWS, 

Foundry  and  Machine  Shop, 

CLAY  AND  CHURCH  STS. 


FARMERS'   BANK 

OF 

MURPHY    &    BISHOP, 

NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


E.  E.  RICHARDS, 

ABSTRACT  OFFICE 

COURT   HOTJSF;. 


FRED.  RENICH, 

Manufacturer  of  Cigars, 

WHOLESALE  AND  RETAIL, 
EAST  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


W.  H.  SANFORD, 

MERCHANTTAILOR, 

EAST  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE, 


E.  R.  BIRD, 

Harness,  Saddles  and  Collars, 


I.  T.  &  A.  L.  SALISBURY, 

GENERAL  MERCHANTS, 

SOUTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE 


E.  W.  BLOSSOM, 


EAST  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


M.  SHERMAN, 

CTZEWIE  LZEIR,, 

NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


R.   BISHOP, 

ATTORNEY  AT  LAW, 

NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


J.  M.  SOUTHWORTH, 

ATTORNEY  AT  LAW, 

EAST  SIDE   PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


ALOIS  DREYER, 

LAUN  DRY 


W.  M.  SEYMOUR, 

^A.a-EITT 

TOEELEU  «' SEI»CHINE5 


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DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


WOODSTOCK  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


DWICHT  &  FORREST, 

BOOTS  AND  SHOES, 

Established  1865. 
NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


NEILL  DONNELLY, 

GENERAL  MERCHANT, 

WEST  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


R.  C.  JEFFERSON, 

Real  Estate  and  Loan  Office, 

MASONIC  BLOCK. 


M.  L.  JOSLYN, 

ATTORNEY  AT  LAW, 

NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


EDWIN  E.  THOMAS, 

GENERAL  MERCHANT, 

SOUTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


ALVIN  JUDD, 

FLOUR  AND  FEED  DEALER 

WASHINGTON  ST. 

"WOODSTOCK  SENTINEL," 

G.  S.  SOUTHWORTH, 

EDITOR  AND  PROP'R, 
NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


JAMES   NISH, 

GENERAL  MERCHANT, 

GARY  STATION. 


JOHN  S.  WHEAT, 

ZDIR/TJO-OIST, 

SOUTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


H.  M.  WAIT, 

GKCJ  1ST  S  UVC I T  HI, 

CLAY  AND  HUTCHINS  STS. 


T.  WHITSON  &  SONS, 

STOVES  AND  mm 

EAST  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


WAVERLY    HOUSE, 

G.  L.  SHERWOOD,      -       -       Prop'r, 

CLAY  STREET. 


'WOODSTOCK  NEW  ERA," 

W.  D.  RINGLAND, 

EDITOR  AND  PROP'R. 
DACY'S  BLOCK. 


T.  F.  COONEY, 

Q-DR/OOIEIR/XIES, 

•NORTH  SIDE  PUBLIC  SQUARE. 


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WOODSTOCK  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

AMERICAN  EXPRESS  CO.,  J.  H.  DURFEE,  Agent,  Cass  st. 

ARNOLD  &  HARMON,  Brewers. 

AUSTIN  &  SON,  Hardware  Dealers,  Cass  st. 

AUSTIN,  J.  A.,  Livery  Stable,  Jefferson  st. 

AUSTIN,  W.  B.,  Dealer  in  Machinery,  Main  st. 

ANDERSON,  N.  C.,  Painter,  Van  Buren  st. 

ASMUS  &  HOYT,  Restaurant,  Van  Buren  st. 

BACHMAN  &  ABBOTT,  Meat  Market,  Clay  st. 

BARTLETT,  F.  H.,  Meat  Market,  Main  st. 

BELCHER,  A.  C.,  Dentist,  Van  Buren  st. 

BENNETT,  EDWIN,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Clay  st.    ' 

BEACH  &  JONES,  Livery  Stable,  Main  st. 

BLAKESLEE  &  BUNKER,  General  Merchants,  Clay  st. 

BRINK,  SIMON,  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 

BROPHY,  C.  A.,  Agent  for  McCormick's  Reapers,  Cass  and  Clay  st. 

BUCK,  W.  H.,  Homoeopathic  Physician,  Clay  st. 

CASKEY,  A.,  Saloon  and  Billiard  Hall,  Cass  st. 

CHOATE,  J.  C.,  General  Merchant,  Van  Buren  st. 

CHURCH,  JAS.  B.,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Court  House. 

CHURCH  M.,  MRS.,  Milliner  and  Dressmaker,  Clay  st. 

COLTON  &  CURTIS,  Daguerrean  Gallery,  Main  st. 

CHOLLAR,  A.  L.,  Bowling  Alley,  Clay  st. 

COONEY,  THOMAS,  Grocer,  Cass  st. 

COWLIN,  A.  B.,  Grocer,  Main  st. 

DACY,  T.  J.,  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements,  Washington  and  Clay  sts. 

DEIZEL,  RUDOLPH,  Furniture  Dealer,  Cass  st. 

DICKINSON,  CHARLES,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer,  Clay  st. 

DICKINSON,  A.,  Bowling  Alley,  Clay  st. 

DONNELLY,  JOHN,  Saloon,  Court  House  st. 

ECKLER,  DAVID,  Painter. 

ECKERT  &  RICHARDS,  Warehousemen  and  Shippers,  Clay  st. 


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FIRST  NATIONAL  BANK,  Neill   Donnelly,  President ;  J.    J.   Murphy,  Cashier ; 

cor.  E.  Jackson  st. 

PURER  &  SLOCUM,  Stock  Buyers. 
GILES,  ALLEN,  Grocer,  Main  st. 
GILMORE  &  COON,  Attorneys  at  Law,  Main  st. 
GRAVES,  H.  A.,  Barber,  Clay  st. 
GREEN,  D.  C.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Van  Buren  st. 
HOY,  M.  D.  &  SON,  General  Merchants,  Cass  st. 
KASSON,  G.  T.,  Nursery,  Jackson  st. 
KENDALL,  C.  N.,  Dentist,  Clay  st. 
LUNNEY,  JAMES,  Saloon,  Van  Buren  st. 
MARCUS,  F.,  Saloon,  Clay  st. 
MILLER,  F.  E.,  News  Dealer,  Cass  st. 
MILLS,  MBS.,  Dressmaker,  Clay  and  Cass  sts. 
MURPHY,  E.  A.  &  CO.,  General  Merchants,  Clay  st. 
MURPHY  &  HOY,  Druggists,  Cass  and  Clay  sts. 
MORRIS,  W.  P.,  Books  and  Stationery,  Clay  st. 
MEDLAR,  J.  S.,  Daguerrean  Gallery,  Cass  st. 
McMANUS,  JOHN,  Tailor,  Cass  st. 
McNETT  &  LOSEE.  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealers,  Clay  st. 
MALZER,  A.,  Meat  Market,  Clay  st. 
MURPHY,  P.  W.,  Dentist,  North  Side  Public  Square. 
MUDD,  W.  A.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Cass  st. 
NORTON  &  SON,  Lumber  Dealers,  Clay  st. 

NORTHROP,  JAMES,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Jackson  and  Jefferson  sts. 
PARRISH,  JOHN  A.,  Attorney  at  Law,  Masonic  Hall,  Clay  st. 
PRATT,  GEORGE,  Blacksmith,  Church  st. 
QUIGLEY,  MRS.,  Dressmaker,  Cass  st. 
REED,  A.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer,  Clay  st. 
RETTERER,  CHARLES,  Blacksmith,  Jackson  st. 
RICHMOND  HOUSE,  E.  H.  Richmond,  Proprietor,  Clay  st. 
RIDER,  E.  D.,  Livery  Stable,  Calhoun  st. 
RING,  D.  T.,  Shoemaker. 

REED,  A.,  MRS.,  Millinery  and  Dressmaker,  Clay  st. 
SHORT,  JOHN  D.,  Weigher  City  Scales. 
SHERWOOD,  G.  N.,  City  Scales,  Chemung  st. 
SMITH,  B.  N.,  Attorney  at  Law  and  County  Judge.  Cass  st. 
SMITH,  FRANK  L.  Restaurant,  Clay  st. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY 

STONE  &  SON,  Druggist,  Clay  st. 

STONE,  A.  E.,  Blacksmith,  Cass  st. 

TOLES,  JOB,  Grist  Mill,  Van  Buren  and  Dean  sts, 

TONY,  JOHN,  Wagon  Manufacturer,  Van  Buren  st. 

TRIPP,  DANIEL,  Harness  Maker,  Clay  st. 

YOUNG,  HENRY,  Dealer  in  Marble,  Main  st. 

YOUNG,  JOHN,  Blacksmith,  Main  st. 


DAVIS,  A.  F.,  General  Merchant. 
HARTMAN,  J.  G.,  Wagon  Maker. 
HARTMAN,  ISAAC,  General  Merchant. 


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DUNHAM  TOWNSHIP. 

ALLEN,  W\  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Harvard  P.  O. ;  was  born  in  Dunham  Town- 
ship, in  1846 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Ines  Smith,  in  1868  ;  she  was 
horn  in  Chemung  Township,  this  county ;  had  two  children,  girls.  His  mother,  Mrs. 
Cyrus  Allen,  resides  on  Sec.  35;  owns  180  acres  of  land;  had  eight  children,  six 
boys  and  two  girls;  one  son,  Morris  H.  Allen,  served  in  the  Fifteenth  Regt.  111., 
Vol.  Inf.,  was  wounded  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh.  Mrs.  Allen  was  born  in  Onondaga 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1812 ;  married  in  1836.  Mr.  Allen  died  in  1870. 

ALDERMAN,  A.  J.,  Farmer  and  Constable,  Sec.  9  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
AUSTIN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
ALEXANDER,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BARRETT,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BARRETT.  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BACKUS,  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BENNETT,  A.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Capron  P.  0. 
BARRY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BECK,  R.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Chemung  P.  O. 

BARROWS,  DEXTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hetford, 
Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  November  4,  1814 ;  came  to  this  town  in  1840  ;  owns  320  acres 
of  land ;  was  Supervisor  eight  years ;  during  and  after  the  war  was  a  member  of 
the  body  called  County  Commissioners,  before  each  town  did  business  for  itself. 
Married  Olive  E.  Simpson,  September  22,  1840  ;  she  was  born  in  Greenland,  Rock- 
ingham  Co.,  N.  H.,  May  1, 1822  ;  had  eight  children,  seven  boys  and  one  girl ;  two 
sons,  G.  M.  D.  and  Darwin  A.  Barrows,  served  in  the  Union  army ;  G.  M,  D.  Bar- 
rows died  while  connected  with  the  Red  River  expedition. 

BARROWS,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.2  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BARROWS,  DARVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
BENNEWIES,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BEEBE,  C.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

BILLINGS,  W.  G.,  Lives  in  Chemung  Village,  Dunham  Township;  born  in 
Potsdam,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  14,  1822 ;  came  to  this  county  in  the  fall 
of  1845  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $2,500 ;  is  United  States  Dept. 
Revenue  Collector ;  been  Deputy  Sheriff,  Constable,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Town 
Treasurer,  etc. ;  was  First  Lieut,  in  One  Hundred  and  Forty-Second  Regt., 
afterward  Captain  in  One  Hundred  and  Fifty  Third  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Mar- 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  207 

ried  Fanny  R.  Everest,  November  2, 1842  ;  she  was  born  in  Pierpoint,  St.  Lawrence 
Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  seven  children,  three  boys  and  four  girls  ;  only  three  children  now 
living. 

BRAINARD,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1,  Harvard  P.  0. 

BREEN,  PETER,  Laborer,  Sec.  15  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 

BRICKLEY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  JOHN  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BOSWORTH,  F.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BRUCE,  DONALD,  Lives  on  farm  of  W.  Heath,  Sec.  19  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

BUTTS,  SILAS,  Lives  with  Mrs.  Carmack,  Sec.  12 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BO  WEN,  W.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

BUTTS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BUTTS,  HENRY,  Laborer,  Sec.  1  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CARMACK,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CARPENTER,  LORR1N,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CARPENTER,  ELI,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  3 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CARROLL,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Capron  P.  O. 

CONCANNON,  L.,  Tenant  on  D.  Wilbur's  farm,  Sec.  14 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CAVANAGH,  J..  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

CAVENACK,  ABRAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Crawford 
Co.,  Pa.;  moved  to  Michigan  in  1831,  to  Indiana  in  1833  and  came  to  this  town 
in  1840  ;  owns  558  acres  of  land,  two  miles  from  Harvard ;  has  been  Justice  of  the 
Peace,  Collector,  School  and  Road  Commissioner,  etc.  Married  Caroline  Niemerth, 
in  1866,  who  was  born  in  Hanover,  Germany,  in  1837  ;  had  three  children,  one 
boy  and  two  girls. 

CHAPIN,  H.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CHASE,  ALVA,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CHASE,  S.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Williamsburg,  Canada, 
in  1831 ;  came  to  this  town  October  28,  1843  ;  owns  230  acres  of  land.  Married 
Hannah  D.  Thomas  in  1855  ;  she  was  born  in  Russell,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in 
1831 ;  had  two  children,  one  boy  and  one  girl. 

CARMACK,  ABRAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  11;  Harvard  P.O.;  born  in  Hudson, 
Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1806  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1846;  owns  320  acres  of  land. 
Married  Laura  Decker,  October  1,  1828;  she  was  born  in  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y. ; 
had  eight  children,  four  boys  and  three  girls ;  lost  one  girl. 

COLLINS.  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  Harvard  P.  0. 
COLLINS,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
COLLINS,  M.,  MRS.,  Widow  of  C.  Collins,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
COLLINS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


208  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

COLLINS,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

COLLINS,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Formana  Co.. 
Ireland,  June  6,  1816  ;  lived  five  years  in  Scotland,  previous  to  coming  to  America 
in  the  spring  of  1846  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1869  ;  owns  160  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Catherine  Kennedy  in  1835  ;  she  was  born  in  the  same  town  where  Mr.  Collins 
was ;  had  nine  children,  six  boys  and  three  girls ;  only  three  boys  living. 

COOK,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CRAIG,  ROBERT,  Laborer,  Sec.  5 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
CROSS,  WILLIS,  Laborer,  Sec.  15;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CUNNINGHAM,  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CLEARY,  MORRIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DEGRAW,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
DODGE,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

DE  GROAT,  PAT.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Porton,  Lower 
Canada,  in  1809;  came  to  Indiana  in  1837;  lived  there  one  year,  then  came 
to  this  town;  owns  120  acres  of  land.  Married  Lucy  Smith  in  November,  1834, 
who  was  born  in  Vermont,  but  resided,  at  the  time  of  her  marriage,  at  Brosier,  N. 
Y. ;  she  died  in  1852  ;  had  seven  children,  three  boys  and  four  girls  ;  only  one  son 
and  two  daughters  now  living.  John  De  Groat,  his  son,  was  killed  at  the  battle  of 
Vicksburg. 

GE  GROAT,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DIXON,  PETER,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Peter,  Sec.  23 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DENNING,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec:  26;  Harvard  P.  0. 

DIGGINS,  O.  C..  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Franklin  Co.,  N.  Y., 
May  20,  1823 ;  came  to  this  town  in  March,  1837  ;  owns  411  acres  of  land;  is  Su- 
pervisor at  present,  and  has  been  seven  years.  Married  Jcannette  Stewart  in  Decem- 
ber, 1846  ;  she  was  born  in  Edinburgh,  Scotland ;  had  seven  children,  four  boys  and 
three  girls ;  his  father,  John  Diggins,  was  the  first  settler  in  Dunham  Tp.  0.  C. 
Diggins  and  brother  built  the  first  log  cabin  in  the  vicinity. 

DIGGINS,  FRANKLIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Weathers- 
field,  Windsor  Co.,  Vt. ;  came  to  this  county  in  the  fall  of  1835,  and  to  this  town  in 
1841  ;  owns  130  acres  of  land  one  and  one-half  miles  from  Harvard.  Had  two 
wives ;  the  first,  Lucinda  Owns,  of  Franklin  Co.,  Vt. ;  married  his  second  wife,  Ellen 
Blodget,  in  1850 ;  she  was  of  Alden  Tp.,  in  this  county ;  had  six  children,  three  by 
the  first  and  three  by  the  second  wife. 

DIXON,  EDWIN,  Lives  with  his  mother,  Sec.  23  ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
DONOVAN,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DAY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  Chemung  P.  O. 
DONOVAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
DONOVAN,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DOWNS,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DOWNS,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Harvard  P.  0. 
DENO,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


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DOWNS,  D.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Malone,  Franklin  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1829  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1842  ;  owns  100  acres  of  land  one  mile  from 
Harvard.  Married  Livonia  Butterfield,  February,  1856,  who  was  born  in  Rush- 
ford,  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  had  four  children — two  boys  and  two  girls ;  lost  one 
girl,  oldest;  children — Ella  A.,  born  December  9,  1856  ;  Clarence  M.,  born  August 
3,  1858 ;  Lydia  M.,  born  August  14,  I860  ;  Harry  A.,  born  November  26,  1866. 

DOWNS,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Columbia  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  1806;  came  to  this  town  in  1846;  owns  320  acres  of  land.  Married  Laura 
Decker,  October  1,  1828;  she  was  born  in  same  town;  had  eight  children — four 
boys  and  four  girls ;  lost  one  girl. 

ESMOND,  ISAAC,  Laborer,  Sec.  19  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
ESMOND,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Capron  P.  0. 
FILLMORE,  H.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
FINNEY,  A.  I.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
FINNEY,  THOMAS,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

FINNEY,  THOMAS,  Mr?.,  Sec.  1 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Washington  Co., 
Mo.,  in  1813.  Married  Mr.  Thomas  Finney,  1832,  who  was  born  in  Allegheny 
Co.,  Penn.,  in  1806 ;  he  was  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  Dunham  Township ;  came 
to  this  town  in  April,  1840  ;  the  estate  consists  of  238  acres  of  land  one  mile  from 
Harvard  ;  they  had  seven  children — two  boys  and  five  girls ;  only  one  son  and  two 
daughters  living ;  Mr.  Finney  built  the  first  frame  house  on  Cold  Spring  Prairie. 

FITZER,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

FITZER,  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Chemung  village  and  P.  0. ;  born  in  New  Jersey 
in  1824  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1866 ;  owns  102  acres  of  land  and  is  Justice  of  the 
Peace  at  present.  Married  Isabella  Slocum  in  1858 ;  she  was  born  in  Tompkins 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1840  ;  had  four  children — two  boys  and  two  girls. 

FOX,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Capron  P.  0. 
PLANNER,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Capron  P.  0. 
FURLONG,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
GALVIN,  JOHN,  Farmer.  Sec.  26  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
GAY,  JOHN,  MRS.,  widow  of  John,  Sec.  23  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GOODSELL,  JOSIAH  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Mount 
Pleasant,  Wayne  Co.,  Pa.,  April,  1829 ;  came  to  this  county  in  March,  1842 ; 
owns  142  acres  of  land.  Married  Medora  Slawson,  December  22,  1860;  she  was 
born  in  Salem,  Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y. 

GRADY,  JOHN,  Laborer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GRADY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GROSKINSKY,  P.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Harvard  P.  O. 

GROSKINSKY,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 

GARDNER,  W.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;   Harvard  P.  0. 

GUTH,  FRANCIS,  lives  on  farm  of  R.  Welch,  Sec.  25  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HALLISSAY,  JERRY,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  21  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


210  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HAWLEY,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HARD,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HEFRON,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HEATH,  E.  E.,  Telegraph  Operator,  Sec.  19 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

HIGGINS,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HYNDMAN,  ALEX.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

HOLLIDAY,  THOMAS,  tenant  of  J.  F.  Moore,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HUBBELL,  E.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HUBBELL,  F.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HUBBELL,  M.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HUBBELL,  B  ARSLE  Y,  Farmer,  Section  23  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Meigs 
Co.,  Ohio,  February  3, 1806  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1853 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land. 
Married  Eliza  Bellows,  October  9,  1828,  who  was  born  in  Washington  Co.,  Ohio, 
1805  ;  had  nine  children,  six  boys  and  three  girls ;  two  boys,  Marcus  A.  and  Alonzo 
D.,  served  three  years  each  in  the  Union  Army,  without  returning  once  during  the 
time ;  Marcus  A.  was  a  member  of  the  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  and  Alonzo  D.  of 
the  Twenty-seventh  Iowa  Regt.  Mr.  Hubbcll's  boys  are  all  farmers  and  his  girls 
are  all  real  estate  owners. 

JACKMAN,  P.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Harvard  P.O.;  born  in  Franklin  Co., 
N.  Y.  ;  came  to  this  town  with  his  parents  in  1838 ;  owns  191  acres  of  land, 
one  mile  from  Harvard,  Married  Miss  R.  A.  Jones,  who  was  born  in  Dunham 
Township  ;  has  two  .girls.  F.  P.  Jackman  is  son  of  Jonathan  Jackman,  one  of  the 
pioneers  of  Dunham. 

JEROME.  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Franklin  Co.,  Vt., 
January,  1807  ;  Mr.  Jerome  was  one  of  the  first  four  who  came  to  this  town ;  he 
came  in  July,  1836,  made  his  claim,  and  brought  his  family  the  next  year;  owns 
280  acres  of  land,  one-half  mile  from  Harvard.  Married  Clarinda  Clark,  December 
27,  1830,  who  was  born  in  Fairfax,  Franklin  Co.,  Vt.,  1811  ;  had  two  children,  one 
boy  and  one  girl ;  girl  died  when  small. 

KAPLINGER,  F.,  Tenant  of  Wm.  Thompson,  Sec.  10  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
KUSICK,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
KING,  HIRAM,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LASHBROOK,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LASHBROOK,  MOSES,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LANNING,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LASHBROOK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LEE,  DAVID,  Tenant  of  W.  Heath,  Sec.  19;  Chemung  P.  0. 
LAMPSON,  W.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LEVITT,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LIMKIE,  F.,  Tenant  of  W.  C.  Lampson,  Sec.  10  ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
LILLIBRIDGE,  L.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

LILLIBRIDGE,  O.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Wayne  Co., 
Pa.,  June  3,  1816 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1837,  and  settled  in  Marengo  ;  lived 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  211 

there  until  1846,  and  then  came  to  this  town  ;  owns  91  acres  of  land,  one  and  one- 
half  miles  from  Harvard.  Married  Mahala  Smith  in  1844,  who  was  born  in  Charles- 
town,  Saratogo  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls  ;  both  girls 
are  dead. 

MAHER,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MAXWELL,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
McBIRNEY,  S.,  Tenant  of  Wm.  Wallace,  Sec.  5  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
McCOMB,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
McCOMB,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
McCOMB,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MCQUILLAN,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
McQUILLAN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  Chemung  P.  0. 
MILLERICK,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MUNGER,  MILO,  Cheese  Mfr.,  Sec.  36  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

MOORE,  JONATHAN  P.,,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Thet- 
ford,  Orange  Co..,  Vt.,  1808  ;  came  to  Kane  Co.  in  1837,  lived  there  two  years,  and 
then  came  to  this  town  in  the  spring  of  1840;  owns  387  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Mariah  Barrows  in  1834,  who  was  born  in  Thetford,  Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  also, 
in  1811. 

MOORE,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
NIHEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NEWMAN,  F.,  Brick  Maker,  Sec.  1 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NICHOLS,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  Chemung  P.  0. 
O'BRIEN,  J.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
O'BRIEN,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  See.  32 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
O'LEARY,  CORNELIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
O'CONNOR,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
PEAVY,  CHAS.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

PENNINGTON,  WILLIAM,  .Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Chemung  P.  0. ;  born  in 
County  of  Armagh,  Ireland,  1824  ;  came  to  America  1848,  and  to  this  town  1856; 
owns  300  acres  land.  Married  present  wife,  Margaret  Beck,  1869  ;  she  had  four 
children.  Mr.  P.  had  two  boys  by  first  wife. 

PHELPS,  B.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

PHELPS,  BENJAMIN,  Farmer  and  Stone  Mason  ;  Sec.  12 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

POWERS,  MAURICE,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

PALMER,  W.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

REID,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Chemung  P.  0. 

RANDALL,  M.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

ROSENCRANS,  WILLETE,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

ROACH,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

RUSSELL,  P.  L..  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;   Harvard  P.  O. 

RYAN,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

SEARS,  H.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


212  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

SEARS,  HIRAM,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  33;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SHUTE,  JOACHIM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SHIELDS,  D.  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  11 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
SINTON,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
SINTON,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
SINNAMON.  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Chemung  P.  O. 
SINDERSON,  J.  J.,  Miller,  Sec.  5  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 
SNOWDEN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

SNOWDEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Armagh  Co., 
Ireland,  August,  1817;  came  to  America  1839,  and  to  this  town  the  same  year, 
living  on  the  same  land  he  first  bought.  Married  Orphia  M.  Allen,  1845  ;  she  was 
born  in  Bradford  Co.,  Pa.;  had  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

STEVENSON,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Chemung  P.  0. 

STEVENSON,  AUCHROM,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Chemung  P.  O.  ;  born  in 
the  County  of  Armagh,  Ireland,  August,  1812;  came  to  America  1840,  and  settled 
in  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  lived  there  four  years ;  came  to  this  town  1844 ; 
owns  200  acres  land.  Married  Jane  Littiinore,  September,  1838 ;  she  was  born  in 
the  same  county  where  Mr.  Stevenson  lived  ;  had  four  boys  ;  one  son,  'James  Ste- 
venson, served  three  years  in  Union  Army  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf. ;  was 
wounded  in  the  battle  of  Vicksburg;  names  of  others,  Thomas  J.,  David  and 
Hugh  B. 

SWEENEY,  MICHAEL  F.}  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 

STERNS,  0.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Capron  P.  0. 

SULLIVAN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

SULLIVAN,  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

TWELVES,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Capron  P.  O. 

WAITE,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

WALLACE,  ANN,  MRS.,  Widow  of  James,  Sec.  5  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

WALKER,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Capron  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Armagh  Co., 
Ireland,  1832;  came  to  America  1849,  and  to  this  town  in  same  year;  owns  180 
acres  land.  Married  Sarah  Jane  McQuillian,  January  7,  1864;  she  was  born  in 
Dunham  Township,  March  25,  1844  ;  had  four  children  :  Elizabeth  Jane,  born 
June  7,  1866;  Sarah,  born  August  20, 1871 ;  Mary,November  22,  1872,  and  George 
Irwin,  December  26,  1875. 

WALKER,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Chemung  P.  0.  ;  born  in  County  of 
Armagh,  Ireland,  1841 ;  came  to  America  1849,  and  to  this  town  the  same  year  ; 
lives  on  the  same  place  he  first  settled  on;  owns  120  acres  land.  Married  Jane 
McNalley,  1867,  who  was  born  in  Chicago,  1852  ;  had  one  girl. 

WELLS,  JONATHAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
WELLS,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Harvard,  P.  0. 
WELLS,  JOHN,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  26 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
WELLS,  F.  C.,  Lives  with  mother,  Sec.  26 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


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WHIPPLE,  VIRGIL  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Franklin 
Co.,  Mass.,  town  of  New  Salem,  March  27,  1810  ;  came  to  the  town  of  Dunham, 
1844;  owns  160  acres  of  land  two  and  a  half  miles  from  Harvard.  Married  Jane 
Durant  March  14,  1848  ;  she  was  born  in  Dearborn  Co.,  Ind. ;  had  nine  children — 
four  boys  and  five  girls ;  lost  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

WHITMOS,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Harvard  P.  0. 

WHITE,  NATHANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  Ireland, 
1826  ;  lived  in  New  York  twenty-five  years  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1855  ;  came  to 
America  when  five  years  old ;  owns  160  acres  of  land.  Married  Phoebe  E.  Face, 
1859 ;  had  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

WILSON,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
WARD,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  Chemung  P.  0. 
WILBUR,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
WOOD,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Chemung  P.  0. 

WOOD,  J.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Chemung  P.  0.;  born  in  Kent'  Co.,  C.  W.,  1818  ; 
came  to  Porter  Co.,  Ind.,  in  1836  ;  lived  there  three  years ;  came  to  this  county  in 
1846  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land  two  miles  from  Chemung  depot ;  been  Supervisor, 
Road  Commissioner,  etc.  Married  Sarah  Thompson  in  1840,  who  was  born  in 
Brockville,  C.  W.  ;  had  five  children — four  boys  and  one  girl ;  one  son,  Israel  Wood, 
served  in  the  Union  Army,  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf. 

WORTHINGTON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Tyrone 
Co.,  Ireland,  1820  ;  came  to  America  in  1848,  and  settled  in  Chester  Co.,  Pa. ;  lived 
lived  there  two  years ;  lived  in  England  ten  years  previous  to  coming  to  America ; 
owns  480  acres  of  land  Married  Ellen  Gourly  1847  ;  she  was  born  in  the  County 
of  Down,  Ireland ;  had  ten  children,  three  boys  and  seven  girls. 

YOUNG,  G.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1836  ;  came  to  Wisconsin  when  eight  years  old ;  came  to  this  town  in  the  spring  of 
1867  ;  owns  150  acres  of  land.  Married  Abba  Bartlett  in  1864 ;  she  was  born  in 
New  York  City ;  had  three  children — all  boys. 


214  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


CHEMUNG  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

BECK,  R.  J.,  Stone  Mason. 

CHASE,  WARREN,  Physician. 

HUTCHINSON,  E.  E.,  MRS.,  Millinery. 

HOLDEN,  0.,  Blacksmith. 

MASON,  J.  N.  Cheese  Manufacturer. 

MAXON  BROS.,  General  Merchandise. 

MILLER,  JOHN,  Tailor. 

PUFFER,  S.  L.,  Druggist  and  General  Merchandise. 

ROSE,  WM.,  Blacksmith. 

SITZER,  DANIEL  S.,  Hardware  Dealer. 

SIMMONS,  B.  W.,  Shoemaker. 

SINDERSON,  JOSEPH,  Grist  Mill. 


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GRAFTON  TOWNSHIP. 

ANDRUS,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

ANDRUS,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BABCOCK,  I.,  Cabinet  Maker ;  Huntley. 

BALLARD,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BALLARD,  URSULA,  Widow ;  Huntley. 

BERG,  MARTIN,  Saloon  Keeper  ;  Huntley. 

BLACKMAN,  WILLTAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BLANCHARD,  A.,  Retired  Farmer;  Huntley. 

BLIDE,  DANIEL,  Renter  of  T.  Huntley's,  Sec.  28 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

ROWERS,  SEYMOUR,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BRENAN," JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BROWN,  H.  B.,  Butcher ;  Huntley. 

BURNS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

BURTON,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

BUTLER,  0.  F.,  Stock  Buyer ;  Huntley. 

CAVENY.  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

CHAPMAN,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

CASERMAN,  SAMUEL.  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  27 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Switzerland  in  1826;  came  to  America  in  1855;  lived  one  year  in  New  Jersey, 
then  moved  to  Kane  Co. ;  came  to  this  county  in  1874 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land, 
value  $60  per  acre.  Married  Margaret  Wapp  in  1863  ;  she  was  born  in  Switzer- 
land ;  had  three  children — two  boys  and  one  girl.  Republican  ;  Calvinist. 

CLARK,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
CLARK,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

COMINS,  STEWART,  Proprietor  Huntley  House  ;  Huntley ;  born  in  Truxton. 
Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y..  in  1822  ;  came  to  Rutland,  Kane  Co.,  1838 ;  lived  there  three 
years,  then  came  to  this  county ;  owns  531  acres  of  land,  value  $45  per  acre. 
Married  Matilda  Daniels  in  1855.  who  was  born  in  Hammond,  St.  Lawrence  Co., 
N.  Y.,  in  1832  ;  has  three  children — two  boys  and  one  girl ;  Nina,  Warren  and 
Orville.  Independent;  Spiritualist. 

CONLEY,  OWEN,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
CONLEY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
COKELY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
CONNOVER,  J.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
CONLEY.  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 


216  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

CONLEY,  OWEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
CORLISS,  D.,  Retired  Merchant ;  Huntley. 
COSTIGAN,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
COSTIGAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;   Huntley  P.  0. 
COYNE,  M.,  JR.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;   Huntley. 
COYNE,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
COYNE,  HUGH,  Farmer.  Sec.  4  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
CROWLEY,  W.  S.,  Laborer ;   Huntley. 
CRIMAN,  FRED'K,  Laborer  ;  Huntley. 

CUMMINGS,  WILLIARD ;  Huntley  ;  born  in  Truxton,  Cortland  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  in  1836  ;  came  to  Kane  Co.  in  1838  ;  lived  there  three  years,  then  came  to  this 
county  in  1841 ;  owns  300  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre;  served  three  years 
and  eight  months  in  the  Recruiting  Service.  Married  (first  wife)  Mary  E.  Hal- 
bert  in  1866 ;  had  one  child,  Mary  E.  (dead).  Married  (second  wife)  Clara  A. 
Toney  in  1870  ;  she  had  three  children — Edward  E.,  Alice  L.  and  John  J.  Toney. 

DAIN,  F.  0.,  Shoemaker  ;  Huntley. 
DALBY,  JOSEPH,  Money  Lender ;  Huutley. 
DAVIS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
DAVIS,  JANE,  Widow,  Sec.  5  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
DARLING,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
DEVINE,  WILLIAM,  General  Merchant ;  Huntley. 
DISBROW,  A.  M.,  Wagon  Maker ;  Huntley. 
DONAHUE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
DUFFY,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
DUFFY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

DUFFY,  PATRICK,  Shoemaker;  Huntley;  was  born  in  1825,  in  Sligo  Co., 
Ireland ;  came  to  this  county  in  1846.  Married  Bridget  Norton  January  24,  1858, 
who  was  born  in  Mayo  Co.,  Ireland,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1847  ;  has  five  chil- 
dren. 

EDWARDS,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

ENGLE,  LOUIS,  Renter  of  G.  Van  Valkenburg,  Sec.  7;  Huntley  P.  0. 

ELLIS,  B.  F.,  Butcher  and  Town  Collector;   Huntley. 

ELSTON,  JOSIAH,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  26 ;  Huntley  P.  0 ;  born  in  Cayuga  Co., 
N.  Y.,  in  1817  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1858  ;  lived  two  years  in  Kane  Co.,  previous 
to  coming  here;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre.  Married  Sarah 
Pert  iii  1854  ;  she  was  born  in  Tioga  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  had  one  son.  Republican  ;  Con- 
gregationalist. 

EVANS,  DAVID,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  30  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
EVANS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

EVANS,  J.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  born  in  Cardigan,  Wales,  in  1824  ;  came  to  America 
in  1849,  and  settled  in  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  lived  there  six  years,  then  came  to  this 
county  in  1855  ;  owns  117  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre  ;  served  one  year  in 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  217 

the  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-third  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Ann  Williams  in 
1849,  who  was  born  in  Wales ;  had  six  children,  two  boys  and  four  girls ;  lost  three 
girls.  Republican ;  Congregationalist. 

FARLEY.  M.,  Farmer.  Sec.  31 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
FELGENHOWER,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Huntley. 
FENWICK,  THOMAS,  Blacksmith,  Huntley. 
FERRIS,  T.  R.,  Druggist  and  Grocer,  Huntley. 
'  FITZPATRICK,  M.,  Renter  of  T.  Keating,  Sec.  11 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
FORTHRESHER,  S.,  Saloon  Keeper ;  Huntley. 
FITZGERALD,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
FOSTER,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
FOX,  .OSCAR,  Lives  with  his  mother,  Sec.  2 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
FOX,  E.,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  2  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.O. 
FRANK,  HENRY,  Renter  of  Wm.  Wells,  Sec,  27  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
GANNON,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
GANNON,  JOHN.  Renter  of  J.  S.  Huntley,  Sec.  22 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
GANNON,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
GARRY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Huntley  P.  O. 
GILE,  CYRUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Huntley  P.  O. 
GIBBS,  ALBERT,  Farm'er;  Huntley. 
GLAZIER,  D..  Harness  Maker ;  Huntley. 
GLAZIER,  F.  J.,  Harness  Maker ;  Huntley. 
GLASS,  PHILIP,  Laborer ,  Huntley. 
GOODMAN,  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
GRIFFITH,  0.  K.,  Physician  and  Surgeon ;  Huntley. 
GRITZER,  JOHN,  Renter  of  L.  D.  Kelly,  Sec.  21  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

GRINLEY,  THO  MAS,  Farmer  and  Mason  ;  Huntley  ;  born  in  Warwarsing, 
Ulster  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1822 ;  came  to  De  Kalb  Co.  in  1855,  then  to  this  county  in 
1857  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land  valued  at  $55  per  acre  ;  served  three  years  and  three 
months  in  the  Eighth  111.  Cav.  Married  Melissa  Terwilliger  in  1843 ;  had  six 
children,  two  boys  and  four  girls  ;  lost  one  girl.  Republican  ;  Free  Thinker. 

HACKETT,  WILLIAM  M.,  Wagon  Maker ,  Huntley. 
HADLEY,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HAIGHT,  SANFORD,  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements ;  Huntley. 
HAIGHT,  CHARLES  H.,  Retired  Merchant ;  Huntley. 
HANNAFORD,  T.  M.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Huntley. 
HAFFEY,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
HARRISON,  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
HANCOCK,  JOSEPH,  Railroad  Section  Boss  ;  Huntley. 
HASSETT,  ELLEN,  MRS.,  Widow,  Huntley. 
HEAD,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HEINEMANN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hanover, 
Germany,  in  1824;  came  to  America  in  1855  ;  owns  160  acres  of  laad,  valued  at 


218  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNT Y. 

$30  per  acre;  settled  in  Barrington,  then  came  to  this  county,  1871.  Married 
Caroline  Fehrman,  in  1857  ;  she  was  born  in  Hanover,  Germany ;  has  seven  chil- 
dren three  girls  and  four  boys.  Democrat ;  Lutheran. 

HELLEGAS,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Crystal  Lake  P.  O. 

HELLEGAS,  ELIJAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

HETTINGER,  ANDREW,  Renter  of  T.  S.  Huntley,  Sec.  21  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HIBBARD,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

HICKEY,  PATRICK,  Laborer ;  Huntley.  • 

HUBBARD,  0.  S.,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Huntley. 

HUGHES,  MARGARET,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  6 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HUNTLEY,  T.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  Huntley  P.  O. 

HOOKER,  CHARLES,  Renter  of  A.  B.  Brinkerhoof,  Sec.  25 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

HOOKER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

JAMES,  JOSEPH,  Renter  of  Mrs.  W.  Cummings,  Sec.  8 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

JOHNSON,  F.  A.,  Mason ;  Huntley. 

JOBE,  JOHN,  Farmer;  Huntley. 

JUDGE,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Huntley,  P.  O. 

KEATING,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.  0. 

KELLY,  J.  G.,  Blacksmith  ;  Huntley. 

KELLY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0.   ' 

KELLY,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

KELLY,  R.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

KELLY,  M.  J.,  Tailor ;  Huntley. 

KENYAN,  HENRY,  Farmer  of  Sawyer  &  Tait,  Sec.  33  ;  Huntley  P.  O. 

LATTIMER,   LORENZO,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  JAMES,  JR.,  Sec.  4;  Crystal  Lake  P.  O. 

LAWSON,  JOHN,  Farmer  Sec.  10  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

LEACH,  N.  E.,  Principal  of  Public  School ;  Huntley. 

LEONARD,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Huntley  P.  O. 

LOZIER,  H.,  Blacksmith  ;  Huntley. 

LUTES,  CHARLES,  Renter  of  J.  Evans,  Sec.  26 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

M  ALONE,  CORNELIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

MARTIN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

MARSHALL,  JAMES,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  36 ;  Algonquin  P.  0. ;  born  in  Stir- 
lingshire, Scotland,  in  1830  ;  came  to  America  in  1850,  and  settled  in  Kane  County, 
lived  there  ten  years;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  owns  170  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $5,950.  Married  Mary  E.  Dygert,  of  Algonquin  Township,  in  1863  ;  had  six 
children,  three  boys  and  three  girls  ;  lost  one  boy  and  one  girl.  Republican  ;  Pres- 
byterian. 

M  ALONE,  CHRISTIAN,  Renter  of  E.  Keating,  Sec.  14  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  O. 
MASON,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
MASON,  0.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
MASON,  0.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
McCOY,  A.,  Farmer.  Sec.  5 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  219 

McFARLAND,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
McGAKY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
McSHEH  AN,  PHILLIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
McSHEHAN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Huntley  P.  O. 
MILLER,  PETER,  Stone  Mason ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
MOFFATT,  MATHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 
MOUNTAIN,  HENRY,  Renter  of  M.  Keating,  Sec.  16  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
MOUNTAIN,  ANN,  MRS.,  Widow  of  James,  Sec.  10 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

NASH,  A.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1819  ; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April,  1866  ;  owns  183  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre. 
Married  Lucy  Ann  Towey  in  1844,  who  was  born  in  Plainfield,  Hampshire  Co., 
Mass.,  in  1826  ;  had  four  children,  three  living,  Horace  W.,  born  1854,  Norman  W., 
born  1863,  and  Lucian  B.,  born  1865.  Republican ;  Congregationalist. 

NORTON,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

NORTHRUP,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Huntley. 

OAKLEY,  A.  R.,  Mechanic;  Huntley. 

OAKS,  J.  H.,  Farmer ;  Huntley. 

PARSONS,  T.  L.,  Depot  Agent  and  Telegraph  Operator ;  Huntley. ' 

PARKS,  M.  J.,  Traveling  Agent ;  Huntley. 

PARSONS,  R.  F.,  R.  R.  Employe ;  Huntley. 

PARSONS,  E.  W.,  R.  R.  Employe;  Huntley. 

PENDLETON,  C.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. ;    born  in  Ticon- 

deroga,  N.  Y.,  1817 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1842 ;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value, 
$10,000 ;  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Assessor  and  Highway  Commissioner. 
Married  Eliza  Taylor,  August  1,  1844,  who  was  born  in  Springfield,  Vt. ;  had  five 
children,  three  living. 

PETERS,  FREDERICK,  Renter  of  W.  Burgess,  Sec.  22 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

PETERS,  CHRISTIAN,  Renter  of  W.  Burgess,  Sec.  22 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

PIERCE,  M.  A.,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Huntley. 

PITCHER,  WM.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

PORTER,  B.  M.,  Money  Lender;  Huntley. 

PURVEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,   Sec.  13 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

RAMSDELL,  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

RILEY,  JOHN.  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Huntley  P.  O. 

ROBB,  E.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

ROWE,  BENJAMIN,  Hotel  Keeper;  Huntley. 

RODDETZ,  C.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  23 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. ;    born  in  Germany  in 

1826  ;  came  to  America  1863,  and  to  this  county  1864 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $45  per  acre.  Married  Annie  Grosklouse  1861,  who  was  born  in  Ger- 
many;  had  six  children,  three  boys  and  three  girls;  one  boy  dead.  Democrat; 
Lutheran. 

SASS,  FREDERICK,  Renter  of  J.  H.  Oakes,  Sec.  29  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
SAWYER,  W.  G.,  Lumber  Dealer  and  Manufacturer  of  Flax  ;  Huntley. 


220  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

SCH  AFFNER,  PHILIP,  Miller ;  residence  Huntley. 
SCHERMERHORN,  T.  B.,  Hardware  Dealer;  Huntley. 
SCHERMERHORN,  W.,  Retired;  Huntley. 
SCHLENSKER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
SCHUYLER,  J.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SCHROEDER,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Huntley  P.  0.  ;  bom  in  Hanover,  Ger- 
many, 1831  ;  came  to  America  in  October,  1854,  and  to  St.  Louis;  lived  there  two 
years;  came  to  this  county  1859  ;  owns  180  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $55  per  acre; 
is  School  Director,  and  has  been  two  years.  Married  Dora  Duensing,  of  Hanover, 
Germany.  185G  ;  had  nine  children,  three  boys  and  six  girls.  Democrat;  Lutheran. 

SCHROEDER,  FREDERICK,  Renter  of  W.  Whittemore,  Sec.  30  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SCHROEDER,  LOUIS,  Renter  of  W.  Whittemore,  Sec.  30 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SCHROEDER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SCHROEDER,  CHRISTIAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SHAPLEY,  C.  B.,  Carpenter.  Sec.  31 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SHALES,  A.  C.,  Renter  of  J.  M.  Southworth,  Sec.  1 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

SINNETT,  HENRY,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  27 ;  Huntley  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Mont- 
gomery Co.,  N.  Y.,  1828;  came  to  this  county  1854  ;  lived  in  Cook  Co.  fourteen 
years,  since  then  balance  of  time  in  this  county ;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$50  per  acre.  Married  Jane  E.  Van  Wormer  in  1851,  who  was  born  in  Montgom- 
ery Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  five  children,  two  boys  and  three  girls,  all  living.  Democrat : 
Free  Thinker. 

SMITH,  C.  M.,  Liveryman  and  Produce  Dealer  ;  Huntley. 

SMITH.  H.  A.,  General  Merchant;  Huntley. 

SKEELS,  J.  P.,  General  Merchant ;  Huntley. 

SMITH,  THOMAS,  Retired  Farmer ;  Huntley. 

SOUTHWORTH,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. 

SPICER,  N.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

SPALDING,  J.  P.,  Proprietor  of  Huntley  Flouring  Mills ;  Huntley ;  born  in 
Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1844;  came  to  this  town  in  October,  1875;  served  in  Third 
Regt.  Colorado  Vols.,  fighting  Indians;  one  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Huntley 
corporation.  Married  Adelaide  E.  Anderson,  of  Chicago,  in  1866  ;  has  four  chil- 
dren— one  boy  and  three  girls.  Republican. 

SYRON,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Huntley  P.  O. 

TAFT,  L.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

TAIT,  WILLIAM,  Manufacturer  of  Flax  and  Lumber  Dealer  ;  Huntley. 

TEMPLETON,  J.  G.,  Justice  of  the  Peace ;  Huntley. 

TORRANCE,  G.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Crystal  Lake  P.  0. ;  born  in  Steuben  Co., 
N.  Y.,  January  14,  1823  ;  came  to  Lake  Co.  in  1845  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
January,  1869  ;  owns  190  acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre ;  has  been  Road  Com- 
missioner three  years  and  Assessor  two  terms.  Married  Samantha  M.  Huson  in 
1846,  who  was  born  in  Yates  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had. four  children  ;  three  living — Francis 
E.,  George  L.  and  Jennie  V. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  221 

TROST,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Huntley. 

TURNER,  R.  W.,  Physician  and  Surgeon ;  Huntley. 

TURNER,  D.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

USBORNE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

VAN  LUVEN,  STEPHEN,  Liveryman  ;  Huntley. 

VAN  LUVEN,  GEO.  W.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  Huntley. 

VAN  VALKENBURG,  GEORGE,  Retired ;  Huntley. 

WALES,  JOHN,  Cheese  Manufacturer,  Sec.  10 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WELTZIEN,  J.  T.,  Cheese  Manufacturer ;  Huntley. 

WELTZIEN,  JOHN,  Renter  of  C.  S.  and  W.  Cummings,  Sec.  18 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WELLS,  JACOB,  Retired  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WELTZEIN,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Huntley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Mecklen- 
burg, Germany,  in  1819 ;  came  to  America  in  1857  and  to  this  county  the  same 
year;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre.  Married  Rachael  Schroeder, 
who  was  born  in  Mecklenburg,  Germany,  in  1826 ;  has  seven  children — three  boys 
and  four  girls.  Republican  ;  Lutheran. 

WHITTEMORE,  W.,  Farmer;  Sec.  30;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WILLIAMS,  D.  M.,  General  Merchant ;  Huntley. 

WILCOX,  W.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  resides  in  Chicago. 

WINNIE,  J.  L.,  Farmer;  resides  in  Huntley. 

WINNIE,  JAMES,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  34 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WINNIE,  J.  M.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  35  ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WOOD,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 

WOOD,  D.  E.,  Manufacturer  of  Butter  and  Cheese  ;  Huntley  ;  born  in  Herkimer 
Co.,  N.  Y  ,  Dec.  16,  1846 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1866 ;  was  engaged  in  cheese 
business  in  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  has  also  operated  cheese  factories  at  Richmond, 
Belvidere  and  Garden  Prairie,  Boone  Co. ;  value  of  property,  $25,000 ;  elected 
Town  Supervisor  in  1876  ;  has  been  Village  Trustee  two  terms  and  School  Director 
three  years.  Married  Josephine  Smith,  March  23,  1870,  who  was  born  in  Otsego 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  22,  1850;  has  two  children— Lillian,  born  October  6,  1871, 
and  Fannie,  born  December  25,  1875. 

YORK,  LUTHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Huntley  P.  O. 
ZENK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 
ZIMMERMANN,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Huntley  P.  0. 


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DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


HUNTLEY   BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 


PATRICK  DUFFY, 


HUNTLEY  HOUSE, 

STEWART   COMINS, 

PROPRIETOR. 


HUNTLEY    FLOURING    MILLS, 


T. 


PROPRIETOR. 


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HUNTLEY   BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 

BERG,  MARTIN,  Saloon  Keeper. 

BABCOCK,  I.,  Cabinet  Maker. 
•  CUMMINGS  BROS.  &  HAIGHT,  Dealers  in  Agricultural  Implements. 

DAIN,  F.  0.,  Shoemaker. 

DEVINE  &  SKEELS,  General  Merchants. 

DISBROW,  A.  M.,  Wagon  Maker. 

ELLIS,  B.  F.,  Meat  Market. 

FERRIS,  F.  R.,  Druggist.     ' 
tiFENWICK,  THOMAS,  Blacksmith. 

FORTHRESHER,  S.,  Saloon  Keeper. 

GRIFFITH,  0.  K.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

GLAZIER  &  BRO.,  Harness  Makers. 

HACKETT,  WM.  M.,  Wagon  Maker. 

HAIGHT  &  WILLIAMS,  General  Merchants. 

KELLY,  J.  G.,  Blacksmith. 

KELLY,  M.  J.,  Tailor. 

ROWE,  BENJAMIN,  Hotel  Keeper. 

SMITH,  C.  M.,  Livery  and  Produce  Dealer. 

SMITH,  H.  A..  General  Merchant. 

SCHEMERHORN,  T.  B.,  Hardware  Dealer. 

TAIT  &  SAWYER,  Manufacturers  of  Flax,  Lumber  and  Produce  Dealers. 

TURNER,  R.  W.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

TEMPLETON,  J.  G.,  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

VAN  LUVEN,  STEPHEN,  Livery  and  Feed  Stable. 

VAN  LUVEN,  GEORGE  W.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 

WILLIAMS,  D.  M.,  General  Merchant. 

WOOD  &  WELTZIEN,  Cheese  Manufacturers. 


224  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


GREENWOOD   TOWNSHIP. 

ABBOTT,  GEORGE,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  n.  w.  corner  Sec.  26;  Wood- 
stock P.  0. ;  born  May  30,  1820,  in  town  of  Chester,  N.  Y. ;  moved  to  Mayfield, 
Cuyahoga  Co.,  Ohio,  when  three  years  old ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  June  11,  1845  ; 
owns  684  acres  of  land  ;  valuation  of  property  $33,650  ;  was  Assessor  two  years. 
Married  Emeransa  L.  Tanner  December  25,  1844 ;  she  was  born  June  21,  1822,  iu 
Chester,  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio  ;  had  three  children. 

ADAMS,  G.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
ANDERSON,  OLE,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
ALLEN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
ALDEN,  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
AUSTIN  &  THOMPSON,  Farmers,  Sec.  5 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BAKER,  WM.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Greenwood,  Mc- 
Henry Co.,  111.,  April  22,  1851  ;  owns  85  acres  of  land;  valuation  of  property,  $2,- 
500  ;  always  lived  on  Section  15.  Married  Helen  D.  Howell  November  1,  1852,  in 
Munson,  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio ;  has  one  child. 

BAIRD,  G.  W.,  Lives  on  L.  Ellsworth's  farm,  Sec.  34 ;   Woodstock  P.  0. 

BARBER,  J.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;   Greenwood  P.  O. 

BALDWIN,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BARNARD,  ENSLEY,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  12 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BAKER,  G.  L.,  Mrs.,  Residence,  Sec.  15 ;  Greenwood  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Washing- 
ton Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  2,  1825.  Was  married  to  Benjamin  Baker  June  12,  1848,  in 
Ft.  Ann,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  July  4,  1848.  Mr.  Baker  died  September 
12,  1868.  Have  had  five  children.  Her  mother,  who  is  94  years  old,  lives  with 
her,  and  has  for  eighteen  years ;  she  is  in  good  health.  Valuation  of  property.  $8,- 
000. 

BARNARD,  GEO.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bradford  Co.. 
Pa.,  October  4,  1823 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  December,  1839  ;  owns  a  farm  of  124 
acres ;  valuation  of  property,  $8,000  ;  volunteered  in  the  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.  in 
1864 ;  served  one  year  under  Captain  C.  H.  Tryon.  Married  Ruth  N.  Yates  iu 
Solon,  November  4,  1848 ;  she  was  born  April  1,  1828.  in  Cayuga  Co..  N.  Y. ;  had 
five  children,  one  dead. 

BASSLER.  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BEATTY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BIGHAM,  WM.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  Greenwood  P.  0.;  born  May  11,  1833,  in 
town  of  Half  Moon,  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  fall  of  1853  ; 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  225 

owns  80  acres  of  land ;  valuation  of  property,  $5,500.  Married  Harriett  M.  Cole 
December  26,  1854,  in  Greenwood ;  she  was  born  September  7,  1836,  in  Westford, 
Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  three  children. 

BLIGH,  C.  H.,  Eenter  of  J.  Yoles,  Sec.  12  ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 
BOON,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BORDEN,  J.  E.,  Mrs.,  Farmer ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Manchester,  En- 
gland, July  29,  1824 ;  came  to  America  1828,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1850 ;  owns 
40  acres  of  land ;  valuation  of  property,  $3,000.  Married  J.  E.  Borden  March  19, 
1846,  in  Bristol  Co.,  Mass. ;  he  was  born  June  20,  1824 ;  was  killed  by  his  team 
running  away,  July  2,  1874.  Her  maiden  name  was  Sarah  A.  Hames ;  had  two 
children. 

BORDEN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BRAMAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BRADY,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BRYAN,  S.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BRONSON,  D.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BURNELL,  D.,  Lives  on  farm  of  G.  King,  Sec.  13 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BURKE,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BURKE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BURKE,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BURKE,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec  5  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BURTCHEY,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CASE,  S.  SCOTT,  Renter  of  R.  C.  Jefferson,  Sec.  30 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CARR,  WRIGHT,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

CARR,  THOS.  S.,  Renter  of  J.  Eckert,  Sec.  26 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CHEESBORO,  0.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

CHARLES,  J.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

CLARK,  P.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

CLARK,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

CORKILL,  MARY,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Thomas,  Sec.  36 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

COLE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

COLLEY,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

COW,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

COWDRY,  LEVI,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

CRUIKSHANK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

DAILEY,  PELEG,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Greenwich, 
Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  5,  1823  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  November  13, 1868  ; 
owns  124  acres  of  land;  valuation  of  property,  $8,000  ;  was  in  Sixteenth  New  York 
Heavy  Artillery  eighteen  months.  Married  Polly  Ann  Dake,  of  Fort  Ann,  Wash- 
ington Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  20,  1846 ;  she  was  born  June  23,  1826 ;  had  ten  children, 
nine  living. 

DASSOW,  J.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
DAWSON.  JAMES,  Blacksmith,  Sec.  3 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 


226  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

DAILEY,  HENRY,  Renter  of  G.  H:  Garrison,  Sec.  3  ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 
DE  CLERG,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DIKE,  ABIAL,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

DOUGLAS,  E.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Niagara  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  December  8, 1824 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1842  ;  owns  328  acres ;  valuation 
of  property,  $15,000.  Married  Clarissa  Parker,  June  25,  1852  ;  she  was  born  Au- 
gust 22,  1830,  in  Ontario  Co.  N.  Y. ;  had  five  children. 

ECKERT,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
ECKERT,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
ELLSWORTH,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
ELLSWORTH,  W.  W.,  Renter  of  B.  Ellsworth,  Sec.  25  ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
ERCANBRACK,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FREEMAN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Greenwood  P.  O. ;  born  in  St.  Law- 
rence Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  28,  1837 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May,  1849 ;  owns  140 
acres  ;  value  of  property,  $6,000 ;  held  the  office  of  Collector  one  year ;  volunteered 
August  9, 1852,  in  Co.  H,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  under  Captain  C.  H.  Tryon  ;  served 
three  years  and  one  month  ;  held  the  office  of  Commissary  Sergeant.  Married 
Sarah  A.  Howard,  May  3,  1866 ;  she  was  born  March  2,  1846,  in  Westmoreland 
Co.,  N.  H. ;  had  four  children. 

PREY,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Woodstock  P.  O. ;  born  in  France,  March  28, 
1831  ;  came  to  America  June  28,  1845  ;  owns  a  farm  of  274  acres ;  valuation  of 
property,  $16,000.  Married  Elizabeth  Sondrecker,  December  28,  1847,  in  Janes- 
ville,  Wis. ;  she  was  born  August  11,  1836 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  when  eight 
years  old,  with  her  parents  ;  has  nine  children. 

FREY,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FOSDICK,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FOSDICK,  MILAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

FORTH,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Greenwood?.  0. 

FORREST,  J.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FINCH,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FLOOD,  OWEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GARRISON,  J.  M.,  Cheese  and  Butter  Manufacturer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 

GARRISON,  J.  H.  &  0.,  Farmers,  Sees.  11  and  12 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

GARRISON,  G.  H.,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  3  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Washing- 
ton Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  24,  1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  October,  1843 ;  owns 
240  acres;  valuation  of  property,  $14,000;  Supervisor  thirteen  years,  School 
Trustee  three  years,  School  Treasurer  four  years.  Married  Susan  E.  Nealey  in 
Greenwood,  October  18, 1849  ;  she  was  bora  April,  7,  1831  ;  had  three  children. 

GARRISON,  J.  H.,  Farmer  and  Nurseryman  ;  Greenwood  ;  was  born  in  Rensselaer 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  14,  1835;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  17,  1848;  valuation  of 
property,  $3,748 ;  School  Director  three  years,  Town  Clerk  one  year,  Collector  one 
year.  Married  Carrie  S.  Lawrence,  in  Greenwood,  April  10,  1860  ;  had  two  chil- 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  227 

dren,  one  living;  her  maiden  name  was  Carrie  S.  Paine;  born  in  Westmoreland, 
Chester  Co.,  N.  H.,  June  29,  1837.  His  mother,  Mrs.  Sarah  Garrison,  is  living 
with  him ;  born  in  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  16,  1816 ;  was  married  to  Noah  H. 
Garrison,  October  29, 1834,  in  Schodack,  Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  he  was  born  June 
12, 1813,  and  died  January  22,  1861,  at  the  age  of  47  years,  7  months  and  10  days  ; 
had  two  children. 

GARRISON,  O.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Rensselaer  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  July  16,  1841 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  17, 1848  ;  owns  one-half  interest  in 
farm  on  Sees.  11, 12  and  13 ;  value  of  property,  $3,748  ;  School  Director  six  years. 
Married  Malinda  M.  Boone,  April  6,  1870 ;  she  was  born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Sep- 
tember 16,  1843;  had  two  children;  was  married  to  Adelbert  Boone,  September 
16,  1866,  who  died  October  6,  1867,  aged  24  years  5  months;  her  maiden  name 
was  Porter ;  her  mother,  Mrs.  Betsy  M.  Porter,  lives  with  her ;  she  was  born  in 
Rochester,  Vt.,  October  9,  1820.  Mr.  Porter  died  February  26,  1852 ;  was  born 
in  Powlet,  Vt.,  March  9,  1819. 

GAINOR,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood,  P.  0. 
GERRY,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GEROULD,  H.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;•  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bradford  Co., 
Pa.,  April  26,  1831  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March  13,  1855;  owns  193  acres  of 
land  ;  valuation  of  property,  $10,000  ;  School  Director  four  years.  Married  Caro- 
line Blackman,  January  12, 1855,  in  Pa. ;  she  was  born  November  6, 1821 ;  was  mar- 
ried to  Hiram  Blackman,  June  13,  1842,  in  Pennsylvania. ;  he  died  December  19 
1850,  in  California;  her  maiden  name  was  Caroline  Ayer;  had  two  children;  her 
mother  is  living  with  her,  aged  83  years ;  she  was  born  in  Norwich  Co.,  Conn.,  in 
1793,  left  Connecticut  when  3  years  old. 

GIVEN,  M.  J.,  Renter  of  F.  Short,  Sec.  19  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GIVEN,  WM.  B.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  35 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GIVEN.  W.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  Bath  Co.,  Va.,  near 
the  Warm  Springs,  January  11,  1818;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1839;  owns  191 
acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $11,000;  Road  Commissioner  four  years,  School 
Trustee  two  years:  Married  Rachel  B.  Slaven,  May  31,  1838,  who  was  born  in 
Pendleton  Co.,  Va.,  June  9,  1817,  and  died  January  4,  1868;  had  seven  children  ; 
then  married  Martha  G.  Lynch,  November  7,  1869,  who  was  born  December  21, 
1824. 

GIVEN,  A.  C.,  Renter  of  F.  Forrest,. Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
GODDARD,  R.  M.,  Mechanic,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
HARLEGSON,  LARS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  Pi  0. 
HARRISON,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  1,  Greenwood  P.  0. 

H  ARTWELL,  J.  L.,  Farmer ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Sullivan  Co.,  N.  Y., 
September  6,  1818  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  Junfe,  1845  ;  owns  158  acres  of  land; 
valuation  of  property,  $9,500.  Married  Mary  Jane  McCannon,  in  Greenwood,  No- 
vember 24,  1858;  she  was  born  in  Butler  Co.,  Pa.,  October  1,  1835;  has  had 
four  children. 


228  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HART,  WM.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

HAUSMAN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERDKLOTZ,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  :  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERDKLOTZ,  WM.  H.,  Renter  of  Bryan  estate,  Sec.  20 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERDKLOTZ,  PETER,  JR.,  Fanner,  Sec.  16 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERDKLOTZ,  P.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERDKLOTZ,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERDKLOTZ,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  P.  O. 

HERDKLOTZ,  M.,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HERRINGTON,  WM.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

HIBBARD,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Chicago. 

HOWARD,  MAT.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HOTCHKISS;  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

HOWELL,  CARY,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

HOWARD,  L.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

HOUSNOR,  CHRIS.,  Renter  of  J.  Hibbard,  Sec.  29 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

JONES,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

KING,  G.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  NELS,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LEONARD,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec,  17 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LUMLEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MAGOON,  S.,  Works  farm  of  G.  Abbott,  Sec.  35  ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

MANSFIELD,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MARBLE,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;   Greenwood  P.  O. 

MATTHEWS,  EDWIN,  Works  for  H.  N.  Thompson,  Sec.  27  :  Woodstock  P.  0. 

McCANNAN,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

McCANNAN,  L.  W.,  Lives  with  W.  H.  Wilcox,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 

Me  CUE,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MERCHANT,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MILLER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MINTZER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MINTZER,  H.,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MOSES,  GAD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MURPHY,  P.  W.,  Lives  with  father,  A.  W.,  Sec.  23 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MURPHY,  E.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

MURPHY,  O.  J.,  Farmer,  Sees.  22  and  23 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Nicholas 
Co.,  Va.,  December  22,  1814  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  November  20,  1838 ;  owns  a 
farm  of  232?  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $14,500  ;  was  elected  School  Direc- 
tor, the  first,  in  District  No.  4,  over  thirty  years  ago.  Married  Emma  Chenoweth, 
of  Randolph  Co.,  West  Va.,  August  11,  1842;  she  was  born  October  24,  1819; 
had  seven  children — six  living. 

MURPHY,  A.  W.,  Farmer,  Fruit  Grower  and  Dealer,  Sec.  23 ;  Woodstock  P. 
0.;  born  in  Nicholas  Co.,  West  Va.,  April  3,  1816;  left  Braxton  Co.,  Va.,  and 
came  to  McHenry  Co.,  November  20,  1838;  owns  266  2  acres  of  land  ;  valuation 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  229 

of  property,  $35,500  ;  Constable  two  years,  School  Director  twelve  years.  Married 
Caroline  M.  Squairs  October  10, 1839  ;  she  was  born  in  West  Va.,  June  16,  1822  ; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.,  May  29,  1840;  had  ten  children — eight  living;  always 
lived  on  Sec.  23. 

NEWMAN,  A.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
NOLAN,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PARKER,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  2  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  East 
Bloomfield,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  6,  1811 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  August, 
1854  ;  owns  161  acres;  value  of  property,  $11,000  ;  Highway  Commissioner  three 
years,  School  Director  six  years.  Married  Mary  Curtis  in  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y., 
January  27,  1833  ;  she  was  born  May  18,  U311  ;  had  nine  children — four  boys  and 
five  girls.  David  Benjamin  Parker  was  in  Co.  H,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.,  under  Cap- 
tain C.  H.  Tryon.  Died  November  6,  1870. 

PEATT,  Ij.  B.,  Farmer  and  Money  Lender,  Sec.  14  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Westchester  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  16,  1810 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October, 
1844  ;  bought  a  farm  of  L.  Boon,  of  237  acres;  valuation  of  property,  $24,000  ; 
was  School  Director  twelve  years.  Married  Margaret  A.  Whiston,  February  22, 
1852,  in  Racine,  Wis. ;  she  was  born  May  1,  1825,  in  Deerfield,  Oneida  Co.,  N. 
Y. ;  have  had  seven  children — three  boys  and  four  girls  ;  one  boy  and  one  girl  dead. 
Has  always  lived  on  Sec.  14. 

PETERSON,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PETERSON,  LEWIS  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Norway, 
February  15,  1831 ;  came  to  America  in  July,  1843,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  August 
28,  1843;  owns  218  acres  of  land;  valuation  of  property,  $12,000.  Married 
Martha  Oliveson  in  Greenwood,  .Lz'y  7,  1851  ;  she  was  born  June  26,  1832,  in 
Norway ;  had  seven  children ;  one  girl  died  December  30,  1872 ;  she  was  four 
years  old. 

PHILBRICK,  J.  J.,  General  Merchant ;   Greenwood. 
PIERCE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
POPE,  FRED'K,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
PRATT,  ZETOLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
QUINLAN,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
RANDOLPH,  JOEL,  Farmer.  Sec.  36  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
RATHEY,  JABEZ,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 
RAYCRAFT,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
RILEY,  MATTHEW,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
ROBERTS,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
RYDER,  CASSANDRA,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
RYDER,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SHORT,  F.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SINGER,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SIDES,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SINGER,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


230  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

SINGER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
SMITH,  DWIGHT,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
SMITH,  F.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SNYDER,  BARBARA,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;   Woodstock  P.  0. 
SNYDER,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.      . 
SONDERICKER,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SONDERICKER,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  Woodstock  P.  O. ;  born 
August  27,  1827,  in  France;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1845 ;  owns  124£  acres  of 
land  ;  was  School  Director  nine  years.  Married  Henrietta  Buehler,  March  18, 1852, 
in  Woodstock  ;  she  was  born  in  Prussia  July  4, 1831  ;  had  five  children,  four  living. 

STEVENS,  ARISTIDES,  Farmer,  Seb.  12;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
STEPHENSON,  A.  0.,  Renter  of  J.  Yole,  Sec.  13;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
STEWART,  WILLIAM  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
STRONG,  S.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SULLIVAN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,'  Sec.  31 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SULLIVAN,  GEORGE,  Lives  with  S.  Magoon,  Sec.  35 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 
SULLIVAN,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  A.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  JULIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  A.  C.,  Farmer  and  Butter  and  Cheese  Manufacturer,  n.  e.  Sec.  27  ; 
Woodstock  P.O.;  born  in  Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  February  9,  1820 ;  moved  with  his 
parents  to  Ashtabula  Co.,  0.,  in  1821,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1842;  owns  256 
acres  of  land ;  value  of  property,  $20,000  ;  held  the  office  of  Justice  of  Peace  two 
years  in  McHenry,  and  twelve  years  in  Greenwood  ;  Supervisor  two  years,  Assessor 
two  years,  and  School  Trustee  fourteen  years.  Married  Mary  Jane  Nealey  January 
21,  1847,  of  Milton,  Norfolk  Co.,  Mass.  ;  she  was  born  March  25,  1829 ;  had  seven 
children ;  her  mother,  Mrs.  Susan  Nealy,  lives  with  her ;  born  in  Roxbury,  Mass., 
Februrry  24,  1811 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  January  24, 1838  ;  always  lived  on  Sec. 
27,  Township  45. 

THOMPSON,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  A.  C.,  &  CO.,  Cheese  Manufacturers,  Sec.  26;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  H.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

TOLES,  JOB,  Fanner,  Sec.  11  ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 

TOWN,  NATHAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WARNER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WASHBURN,  A.  W.,  Mechanic,  Sec.  11 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

WATSON,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

WESSON,  J.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

WESTERMAN,  WILLIAM,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  15  ;  Greenwood  P.  O. 

WEIDRICH,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WESTERMAN,  J.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

WESTERMAN,  ADAM,  Renter,  B.  Baker's  Estate,  Sec.  15  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

WHITTIER,  R.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Greenwood  A. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  231 

WILCOX,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  and  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  11,  Tp.  45  ;  Greenwood 
P.  0. ;    born   in   Henrietta,  Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  3,  1818  ;    came  to  Me-  ' 
Henry  Co.  in  March,  1856  ;    value  of  property,  $2,000  ;    was  Collector  two  years. 
Married  Sarah  A.  Parker  September  3.  1844,  of  Bloomfield.  N.  J. ;    she  died  Feb- 
ruary 16,  1873  ;  had  ten  children  ;  only  five  living. 

WILLIS,  WILLIAM  N.,  Farmer  and  Surveyor.  Sec.  35 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Leyden.  Franklin  Co.,  Mass.,  November  18,  1819  ;  came  to  Oonondaga  Co. 
in  1832,  to  Canaan,  Wayne  Co.,  0.,  in  1836,  then  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846  ;  owns  97 
acres  of  land ;  has  been  Road  Commissioner  three  years,  and  Assessor  sixteen  years. 
Married  Mary  Hinard  April  7, 1846,  who  was  born  in  Adams  Co.,  Pa.,  February  14, 
1822  ;  had  eight  children  ;  six  living. 

WILLIS,  C.  N.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec,  35  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WILSON,  WILLIAM  &  SAMUEL,  Farmers,  n.  e.  Sec.  3 ;  Greenwood  P. 
0.  ;  born  in  Ogdensburg,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  16,  1836,  and  October 
16,1833;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  April  15,  1869;  their  father  came  October  3, 
1869,  and  died  October  15, 1874  ;  own  a  farm  of  246  acres  ;  valuation  of  property, 
$15,000.  Samuel  married  Fannie  Boyd,  June  15,  1869,  who  was  born  October 
17,  1848  ;  had  three  children.  William  married  Letitia  Boyd,  March  31,  1869, 
who  died  February  3,  1876  ;  had  three  children.  Their  mother  lives  with  them,  in 
her  66th  year  ;  she  was  born  in  Ireland,  1810  ;  had  eleven  children,  nine  living. 

WOOD,  HIRAM  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Conquest,  Ca- 
yuga  Co.,  N.  Y,,  May  19,  1838;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  October  16,  1874;  owns 
102  acres  of  land ;  valuation  of  property,  $14,000  :  was  Postmaster  in  Conquest,  N. 
Y.,  three  years ;  held  the  office  of  Supervisor  when  he  left  Conquest.  Married 
Martha  Alden,  June  1,  1864,  who  was  born  in  Potsdam,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y., 
March  6,  1838  ;  has  one  child. 

WRIGHT,  BYRON  J.,  Lives  on  Burton  Wright's  farm,  Sec!  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WRIGHT,  LEROY,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WRIGHT,  BURTON,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  n.  w.  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Munson,  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio,  March  15,  1829  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
May  10,  1869  ;  owns  433  acres  of  land ;  valuation  of  property,  $19,500  ;  has  been 
Assessor  two  years.  Married  Sophia  Byrum,  March  23, 1849,  of  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio, 
who  died  February  19,  1861  ;  had  three  children.  Married  Hulda  Coon,  of  Rush, 
Jo  Daviess  Co.,  111.,  March  8,  1863,  who  was  born  in  Crawford  Co.,  Ohio,  Sep- 
tember 24,  1837  ;  had  two  children. 


232  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


GREENWOOD  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

DAWSON,  JAMES,  Blacksmith. 

GARRISON,  J.  M.,  Cheese  and  Butter  Manufacturer. 

PHILBRICK,  J.  J.,  General  Merchant. 

THOMPSON,  A.  C.,  &  CO.,  Cheese  and  Butter  Manufacturers. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  233 


HARTLAND  TOWNSHIP. 

ALLEN,  WM.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  Woodstock  P.O. 
ALLEN,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
AUSTIN,  C.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
AUSTIN,  E.,  Rents  farm  of  Darling,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BARRETT,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  County  Cork, 
Ireland,  1806;  came  to.  this  county  in  1842;  owns  146  acres  of  land.  Married 
Margaret  Shields  in  1853,  who  was  born  in  County  Galway,  Ireland,  1817 ;  has 
six  children  living. 

BARRY,  PETER,  Renter  of  farm  of  E.  Goggin,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
BARRY,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BASSETT,  WM.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BAUDER,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Montgomery 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  22,  1816 ;  came  to  this  county  in  March,  1865  ;  owns  10 
acres  of  land.  Married  Nancy  M.  Purdy,  November  7,  1841,  who  was  born  in  the 
State  of  New  York,  October  10,  1825  ;  has  six  children  living. 

BRADY,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

BURKE,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  County  Mayo, 
Ireland,  1839  ;  came  to  this  country  in  1868 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land.  Married 
Hannah  Harrity  in  1867,  who  was  born  in  County  Mayo,  Ireland,  1847 ;  had  five 
children,  two  living. 

BUTTS,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CARMACK,  GEORGE,  Renter,  Sec.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

CARROLL,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Woodstock  P.O. ;  born  in  County  Limerick, 
Ireland,  1821  ;  came  to  McHenry  1853;  owns  220  acres  of  land.  Married  Ann 
Dalunty  in  1854,  who  was  born  in  County  Kilkenny,  Ireland,  1822,  and  died  in 
McHenry  Co.  in  1868 ;  has  seven  children. 

CAUGHLIN,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland, 
1836 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1851  ;  owns  60  acres  of  land.  Married  Catharine 
Toomey  in  September,  1862,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1841 ;  has  six 
children  living. 

CAVIN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
GATING,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;   Harvard  P.  0. 
COKELY,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;.  Woodstock  P.  0. 


234  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

COKELY,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
COLBY,  E.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

COLLINS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  county  of  Cork, 
Ireland,  May,  1799 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1844.  Married  Hannora  Murphy  in 
1823.  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.  in  1794  and  died  in  1862;  has  three  children 
living. 

COLLINS,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  county  of 
Cork,  Ireland,  in  1841 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1861.  Married  Mary  Haley  in 
1868  ;  she  was  born  in  Illinois  in  1843  ;  has  three  children. 

CONKLIN,  WILLIAM  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  2,  1830 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1854 ;  owns  180  acres 
of  land ;  has  been  Deputy  Postmaster  of  the  town  of  Hartland  for  three  years, 
Road  Commissioner  nine  years ;  acted  as  Justice  of  the  Peace  five  years.  Married 
Hannah  C.  Bliss  in  January,  1854,  who  was  born  in  Broome  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December 
4.  1834  ;  had  seven  children,  six  living. 

CONNER,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
CONARTY,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

COONEY,  R.  D.,  &  BROS.,  Farmers,  Sec.  24 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  they  own 
710  acres  of  land;  R.  D.  Cooney  was  born  in  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  4, 
1845;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846  ;  has  been  Town  Collector  one  year,  Justice 
of  the  Peace  four  years  and  Supervisor  seven  years  ;  one  of  nine  brothers ; '  two 
dead ;  all  born  in  McHenry  Co. ;  their  father,  Martin  Cooney,  was  born  in  County 
Galway,  Ireland,  in  1814,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1844  and  died  in  1866.  He 
married  Mary  McKenna,  of  the  county  of  Monaghan,  Ireland,  December  21,  1843. 

CRAIGHEAD,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  O. ;  born  in  Forfar 
Co.,  Scotland,  June  20,  1813;  came  to  this  county  in  May,  1855  ;  owns  92  acres 
of  land.  Married  Elizabeth  West,  January  19,  1838  ;  she  was  born  in  Forfar  Co., 
Scotland,  February  14,  1820  ;  has  five  children  living. 

CRATON,  JOHANNA,  Sec.  7  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  county  of  Kerry, 
Ireland,  in  1836  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1855  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Married 
in  1855 ;  has  one  child,  Richard,  born  in  1859. 

CURRY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  county  of  Kerry, 
Ireland,  in  1816 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1874.  Married  Mary  Long  in  1856,  who 
was  born  in  county  of  Cork,  Ireland,  in  1820;  have  two  children — Johanna,  born 
in  1848,  and  Ellen,  born  in  1856. 

CROWLEY,  CHARLES,  Fanner,  Sec.  5  ;  Harvard  P.  O.  ;.born  in  county  of 
Cork,  Ireland,  in  1826 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1858  ;  owns  39  acres  of  land. 
Married  Ellen  Murray  in  1854,  who  was  born  in  county  of  Cork,  Ireland,  in  1831  ; 
has  ten  children  living. 

DACY,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  county  of  Cork,  Ire- 
land, in  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Married 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  235 

Hannah  O'Neil  in  1855,  who  was  born  in  county  of  Cork,  Ireland ;  had   ten  chil- 
dren, eight  living. 

DACY,  M.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

DELHARTY,  WILLIAM,  Tenant  of  M.  Madden,  Sec.  5 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

DEMING,  HOMER,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hartland  Town- 
ship, McHenry  Co.,  in  1845  ;  owns  10  acres  of  land.  Married  Rosanna  Bauder, 
September  4,  1866,  who  was  born  in  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  17,  1843  ;  has  three 
children— C.  Frederick,  born  April  8,  1864;  Edna  L.,  born  November  19,  1869, 
and  Alice  C.,  born  May  6,  1875. 

DESMOND,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DESMOND,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

DEVITT,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cook  Co.,  111.,  in 
1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1836;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Fannie 
Kelly  in  1861,  who  was  born  in  county  of  Cork,  Ireland,  in  1844  ;  has  six  children 
living. 

DONAHUE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  county  of 
Kerry,  Ireland,  in  1826 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1853.  Married  Mary  Sullivan 
in  1849;  she  was  born  in  county  of  Kerry,  Ireland,  in  1833;  had  thirteen  chil- 
dren,  eleven  living. 

DRISCOLL,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUGGAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUFFY,  OWEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUGGAN,  WILLIAM,  SB.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUGGAN,  WM.  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
EGAN,  H.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
EPPEL,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
EVANS,  WALTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FERGUSON,  WM.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Harvard  P.O.;  born  in  Louisville,  Ky., 
January  1,  1855  ;  came  to  this  county  June,  1876. 

FORREST,  ROBERT,  Farmer-,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
GALISE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GAPPNEY,  FELIX,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Alden  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cavan-Co.,  Ire- 
land, May,  1843  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1852.  Married  Ellen  Brady,  July,  1863 ; 
she  was  born  in  Lynn,  Mass.,  in  1844  ;  has  five  children. 

GILLISPY,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Mayo 
Co.,  Ireland,  J.838  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1865.  Married  Mary  Mockler,  in  1869; 
she  was  born  in  Pennsylvania,  in  1841  ;  has  four  children. 

GLANCY,  EDWARD,  Lives  on  farm  of  Wm.  Lambert,  Sec.  21 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GLASBY,  THOS.,  Renter  of  J.  Reardon,  Sec.  10 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GOGGIN,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

GRADY,  N.,  Farmer  and  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


236  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

GRIEBES,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 

G-UTH,  GEORGE,  Farmer  and  Commissioner  of  Highways,  Sec.  28;  Wood- 
stock P.  0. 

GUTH,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Germany,  October, 
16,  1802 ;  came  to  this  county  1851 ;  owns  120  acres  of  land.  Married  Tairasea 
Ralf  in  1828,  who  was  born  in  Germany  in  1808;  had  eleven  children,  nine 
living. 

HALLISY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HALEY,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
HAKES,  H.  G.,  Renter  of  H.  Harman,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HALEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HAMMOND,  N.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

HAMMOND,  JAMES  U.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Susque- 
hanna  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  19,  1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1866  ;  owns  10  acres  of 
land.  Married  Arminda  Wooldridge,  June,  1847,  who  was  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  1832  ;  had  twelve  children,  eight  living. 

HARRISON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HEATON,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HAYES,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
HAYES,  OWEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
HAYES,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HICKEY,  MARTIN,  Farmer  (Renter),  Sec.  12  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HOAR,  MORRIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
HOOD,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstoock  P.  0. 

HOWARD,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Clare  Co., 
Ireland,  1819  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  November,  1849 ;  owns  40  acres  of  land. 
Married  Mary  Fleming,  July,  1852  ;  she  was  born  in  Monnerher  Co.  Ireland,  1816  ; 
has  five  children. 

HUGHES,  C.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Dutchess  Co., 
N.  Y.,  August  23,  1811 ;  came  to  this  county  in  the  spring  of  1846  ;  owns  100 
acres  of  land.  Married  Betsey  Shimmens  Nov.  14,  1860,  who  was  born  in  the  Isle 
of  Man  August  26,  1826 ;  one  child.  Corral  M.,  born  May  15,  1864. 

HUGH-ES,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
HURLEY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
JOHNSTON,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
KANE,  HUGH,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
KANE,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
KANE,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

KANE,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Cork  Co,  Ire- 
land, 1836  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1856  ;  owns  116  acres  of  land.  Married  Nancy 
Sullivan  in  1860  ;  she  was  born  in  Hartland  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  in  1846  ; 
has  seven  children. 


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MICHAEL,  KELIHEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Kerry  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1816  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1849  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Married 
Ellen  Conners  in  1845,  who  was  born  in  Kerry  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1823  ;  had  eight 
children,  six  living. 

KEEFE,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Kilkenny  Co.,  Ireland, 
1831  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1856.  Married  Bridget  Davis  January,  1858,  who 
*was  born  in  Kilkenny  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1835  ;  has  nine  children  living. 

KENNEDY,  JOHN  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Bank 
St.,  New  York  City,  March  21,  1821  ;  at  that  time  and  for  some  years  after  there 
were  farmers  adjoining  Bank  St.,  on  the  north  ;  came  to  this  county  in  September, 
1843 ;  owns  236  -ffl$  acres  of  land.  Married  Louisa  Smith  September  13,  1846, 
who  was  born  in  New  York  State  August  4,  1828  ;  ten  children  living;  my  father, 
Duncan  Kennedy,  was  a  merchant  in  New  York  City  and  New  Orleans ;  he  was 
married  to  Margaret  Stayley,  August  11,  1809,  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Fen  wick ;  George 
Stayley,  father  of  Margaret  Stayley,  married  to  Ann  Gemmel,  by  Rev.  Mr.  Rankin, 
September,  1790. 

KING,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Galway  Co.,  Ireland, 
1824 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1856  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Eliza 
O'Brien  in  1851,  who  was  born  in  Sligo  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1826 ;  has  six  children. 

KING,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Galway  Co.,  Ireland, 
in  1826  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1874.  Married  Hannah  Tulley  in  1856,  who  was 
born  in  Galway  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1840  ;  had  eight  children,  six  living. 

LEONARD,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
LAWLER,  T.  &  M.,  Farmers,  Sec.  20 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
LEHY,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

LONG,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland, 
in  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Married  Mar- 
garet Callahan  in  1836,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1798;  no 
children. 

LONG,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Harvard  P.  O.  ;  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland 
in  1823 ;  owns  260  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary  King  October  1852,  who  was 
in  Cork  County,  Ireland,  in  1826  ;  has  eight  children. 

LONG,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ire- 
land, in  1804  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1840  ;  owns  149  acres  of  land.  Married 
Ellen  Carney  in  1821,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland  in  1804;  has  five 
children. 

LOVE,  WILLIAM,  Renter  of  E.  Murphy,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
LUSH,  I.  S.,  Farmer  Sec.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MACK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

MAGUIRE,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Fermanagh 
Co.,  Ireland,  in  1820  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1850  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land.  Mar- 


238  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

ried  Mary  McConnell  in  1859,  who  was  born  in  Fermanagh  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1831  ; 
had  seven  children,  five  living. 

MAHAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Made  Co.,  Ireland, 
in  1808;  came  to  this  county  in  1844;  owns  90  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary 
Dully  in  1839,  who  was  born  in  Longford  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1808  ;  has  seven 
children. 

M ASSE Y,  JOHN,  Renter  of  J.  Gating,  Sec.  5  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MCCARTHY,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MCCARTHY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
McAULEY,  JAMES,  Renter  of  Stone,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
McCABE,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MCCARTHY,  FLORENCE,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Woodstock  P.O.;  born  in 
Kerry  Co.,  Ireland,  in  September,  1805  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1850  ;  owns  160 
acres  of  land.  Married  Eliza  Morrthy  in  1864,  who  was  born  in  Kerry  Co.,  Ireland,  in 
1838  ;  had  two  children. 

MCCARTHY,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Woodstock  P.  0  ;  born  in  County  Kerry, 
Ireland,  June  3,  1834  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1847  ;  owns  240  acres  of  land ;  value 
of  property,  $6,000  ;  went  to  California  in  1854,  and  returned  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
1866.  Married  Mary  Du  Harte,  July  18,  1872;  who  was  born  in  Cinhm,  Cleas, 
France  ;  has  three  children. 

McCAULEY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Fermanagh 
Co.,  Ireland,  in  1823 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1865.  Married  Margaret  Leonard  in 
1854,  who  was  born  in  Fermanagh  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1828  ;  has  twelve  children  living. 

McELROY,  JOHN,  Railroader,  Sec.  15 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
McGUIRE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
McGEE,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
McGUIRE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

McGEE,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  McHenry  Co. 
April  16,  1846;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Married  Sarah  Gillies  November  3,  1875, 
who  was  born  in  McHenry  Co.  February  23,  1847. 

MILES,  JOHN,  Renter  of  Mrs.  Wall,  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
MULLINS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MULDOON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
MULLINS,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
MURPHY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MURPHY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
MURPHY,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NEWMAN,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NEWMAN,  ALEX.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
NEWMAN,  GRANVILLE,  Farmer,  See.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NIHAN,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
NIHAN,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  239 

NOLAN,  MARY  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

NOLAN,  THOMAS  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hartland, 
McHenry  Co.,  in  1855  ;  Patrick  B.  Nolan,  father  of  Thomas  C.,  came  to  this  county 
in  1843  ;  owns  250  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary  Nolan  in  1843,  who  was  born  in 
County  Fermanagh.  Ireland  ;  had  nine  children  ;  eight  living. 

• 

NOLEN,  T.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

NOLEN,  D.  MARY,  MRS.,  Widow  of  P.  Nolen,  Sec.  14 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

NOLEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

NOLEN,  T.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  County  Fermanagh, 
Ireland,  in  1816;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1836;  owns  160  acres.of  land.  Mar1 
ried  Catherine  McGee  in  1847  ;  she  was  born  in  County  Fermanagh,  Ireland,  in  1826  ; 
has  four  children. 

NUGENT,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

O'BRIEN,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Kings  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1826  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  owns  40  acres  of  land.  Married 
Mary  Maguire  in  1867,  who  wasjxmi  in  Fermanagh  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1841  ;  has  one 
child. 

O'CONNOR,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
O'BRIEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
O'LEARY,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

O'LE  &RY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Tippe- 
rary  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1803  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1836  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land. 
Married  Hannora  Dwyer  in  1829,  who  was  born  in  Tipperary  Co.,  Ireland ;  had 
twelve  children — five  living. 

O'NEIL,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

OSBORNE,  0.  A.,  Farmer  and  Broom  Maker,  Sec.  36 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PERLET,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Canada,  March  27,  1844  ; 
came  to  this  county  October  1,  1874  ;  owns  73  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary  Col- 
lins September  6,  1863,  who  was  born  in  Scotland,  January,  1845  ;  had  three  chil- 
dren ;  William  L.,  born  November  17, 1865;  M.  Fletcher,  born  March  2,  1869,  and 
J.  Franklin,  born  July  24,  1872. 

PHILPS,  LIBBENS,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;   Harvard  P.  0. 
PIERCE,  J.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;   Woodstock  P.  0. 
QUINLAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26. ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
QUINLAN,  DENNIS,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
QUINLAN,  M.;  Lives  with  mother,  Sec.  23  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
QUINLAN,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
QUINLAN,  DENNIS,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
QUINN,  M.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
QUINN,  John,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 
RAFTER,  THOMAS,  Lives  with  M.  O'Leajy,  See.  2 ;  Alden  P.  0. 
ROE,  PHILO,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


240  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

RIORDEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  County  of  Kerry, 
Ireland,  in  1830;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married 
Johanna  Conner  in  1855,  who  was  born  in  Kerry  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1862  ;  no  children. 

RIORDEN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Kerry  Co., 
Ireland,  1826;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1870.  Married  Catherine  Sullivan  in 
1865 ;  she  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1831  ;  has  six  children. 

SCHOFF,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SC*ULLY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;   Woodstock  P.  0. 

SCOTT,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

SCHWAMB,  ANDREW,  Lives  on  farm  of  ().  W.  Curtis,  Sec.  34 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SCHULTZ,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Germany, 
October  27,  1831  ;  came  to  this  county  June  22,  1876;  owns  120  acres  of  land. 
Married  Wilimina  Schmidt  July  19,  1864,  who  was  born  in  Germany  June  11, 
1859  ;  has  two  children. 

SHE  AH  AN,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cork  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1826;  came  to  this  county  in  1853  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married 
Mary  McCarthy  in  1858,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1836  ;  has  seven 
children  living. 

SHEAHAN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1834 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1853  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land  ;  married 
Margaret  Barrett  in  1864,  who  was  born  in  Lockport,  111.,  in  1842  ;  has  five  children. 

SHEAHAN,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Harvard  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cork  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1816  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1836  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married 
Margaret  Moran  in  1841,  who  was  born  in  Kerry  Co.,  Ireland,  1816 ;  no  children. 

SPLAIN,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland, 
1824 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1857  ;  owns  30  acres  of  land.  Married  Eliza  Barry 
in  1851,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  1824;  no  children. 

STUPPEL,  BENJAMIN,  Lives  on  farm  of  D.  Barry,  Sec.  28 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
SULLIVAN,  J.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 
SULLIVAN,  C.,  Lives  with  father.  Sec.  19  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

SULLIVAN,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cork  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1829 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1865.  Married  Marry  Hennessy  in 
1858,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  1833 ;  has  six  children. 

SULLIVAN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Hartland 
Township,  McHenry  Co.,  October  15,1843;  owns  200  acres  of  land.  Married 
Elizabeth  McCarthy,  January  19,  1864,  who  was  born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1843  ;  has 
five  children. 

SULLIVAN,  MAURICE,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Harvard  P.O.;  born  in  Kerry 
Co.,  Ireland,  1813 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1840;  owns  120  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Ellen  Sullivan  in  1835,  who  was  born  in  Kerry  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1813 ;  has  five 
children. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  241 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork  Co., 
Ireland,  in  November,  1825  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1857  ;  owns  158  acres 
of  land.  Married  Catharine  McCarthy  in  September,  1857,  who  was  born  in  Cork 
Co.,  Ireland,  1826  ;  has  four  children. 

SWEENEY,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Harvard  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  in 
1834;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  20,  1869  ;  owns  20  acres  of  land.  Married  Mary 
Donnovan  in  1864,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1846  ;  had  seven  chil- 
dren, four  living. 

TARNOW,  WILLIAM,  Lives  on  farm  of  F.  &  M.  Lawler,  Sec.  21  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

TOOMEY,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Harvard  P.  0.;  born  in  Cork  Co., 
Ireland,  1813  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1857;  owns  60  acres  of  land.  Married 
Bridget  Connell  in  1846,  who  was  born  in  Cork  Co.,  Ireland,  1826  ;  has  four  chil- 
dren living. 

WALLACE.  THOM  IS,  Lives  on  farm  of  Jos.  Boh,  Sec.  28  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WELCH,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Harvard  P.  0. 

WELCH,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Harvard  P.  0. 

WELCH,  H.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Harvard  P.  0. 

WILLIAMS,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WHOLAHAN,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


242  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


HEBRON  TOWNSHIP. 

ADAMS,  C.  8.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
ALEXANDER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
ANDREWS,  S.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
ARCHIBALD,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
AUSTIN,  R.  L.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  30  ;  Greenwood  P.  0- 
AUSTIN,  R.  H.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  30 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
AUSTIN,  W.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
AUSTIN,  RUFUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
AYRES,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Hebron  P.  0. 
BAIRD,  FRANKLIN,  Farmer.  Sec.  30  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
BENEDICT,  H.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
BEGUN,  V.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Hebron  P.  O. 
BEGUN,  RUSSELL,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

BENEDICT,  H.  E.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  23  ;  Richmond  P.  0, ;  born  in  Madison 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  29,  1842;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  February  15,  1871;  owns  a 
farm  of  160  acres;  valuation  of  property,  $7,000;  volunteered  in  the  Thirty-third 
Regt.  Wis.  Inf.,  under  Captain  Walter  Cook  ;  served  three  years.  Married  Hattie 
E.  Gibbs,  in  Randall,  Wis. ;  she  was  born  May  30,  1845  ;  had  three  children. 

BLODGETT,  D.  S.,  Harness  Maker ;  Hebron. 
BOYD,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
BRIGHAM,  E.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
BRIGHAM,  E.  W.,  Blacksmith  ;  Hebron. 
BROWN,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
BRUSH,  WALTER,  Laborer  ;  Hebron. 
BROWN,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
BROWN,  S.  W.  &  J.  S.,  Farmers,  Sec.  25 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BROWN,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Hebron  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Dutchess  Co.,  Dover 
Plains,  N.  Y.,  November  7,  1842;  owns  80  acres;  valuation  of  property,  $7,500; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  fall  of  1850.  Married  Eveline  Rotnour,  in  Genoa, 
Wis.,  November  22,  1855;  she  was  born  July  15,  1845,  in  Manlius,  N.  Y.  ;  had 
three  children,  two  living. 

BROWN,  S.  W.,  Farmer,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Deputy  Surveyor  and  Notary 
Public  of  McHenry  Co.,  Sec.  25  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. ;  owns  200  acres ;  born  in 
Rockingham  Co.,  N.  H.,  April  27,  1811  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  3,  1849  ; 
Justice  of  the  Peace  twenty-five  years,  Supervisor  six  years,  Assessor  one  year  and 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  243 

Collector  one  year.     Married  Sophia  Cogswell,  of   Boscawen,  N.   H.,  August  18, 
1840  ;  she  was  born  June  9,  1822,  in  Boscawen,  N.  H. ;  had  four  children. 

BROUGHTON,  S.  0.,  Blacksmith  ;  Hebron. 
BROUGHTON,  WM.  0.,  Blacksmith  ;  Hebron. 
BUCHANAN,  EDWIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Hebron  P.  0. 
BURGER,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

BURGETT,  JAMES,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  2 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  November 
11,  1829,  in  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  December  22,  1854 ;  owns 
260  acres;  valuation  of  property,  $15,000  ;  School  Director  six  years  ;  was  in  Cali- 
fornia four  years ;  returned  1854  to  McHenry  Co.  Married  Edna  Ann  Harrison, 
January  1,  1855,  in  Bloomfield,  Wis. ;  she  was  born  in  Climax  Co.,  Mich.,  May  3, 
1838  ;  had  eight  children,  five  boys  and  three  girls. 

CARNEY,  MARTHA,  Widow,  Sec.  16 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
CASTERLIN,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
CHARLES,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

CHAPMAN,  WM.,  Blacksmith ;  Hebron ;  was  born  in  Lincolnshire,  England, 
December  16,  1833 ;  came  to  America  in  the  spring  of  1849 ;  settled  in  Racine, 
Wis.,  with  his  parents ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  spring  of  1863 ;  valuation  of 
property,  $3,500.  Married  Hiliam  Newberry,  in  Lynn,  Walworth  Co.,  Wis.,  Octo- 
ber 31,  1856  ;  she  was  born  in  New  York,  November  23,  1834  ;  had  five  children  ; 
she  died  May  10, 1876.  Mr.  Chapman  has  worked  at  blacksmithing  ever  since  he  was 
12  years  old. 

CLARK,  HAZLEWOOD,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Richmond  P.  0. 
CLARY,  D.  A.,  Renter  of  S.  W.  Mead,  Sec.  9  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
CLOTHIER,  W.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
COAKLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
COFFEY,  T.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
COUCH,  W.  H.,  Renter  of  A.  Martin,  Sec.  24 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
COLE,  MELVIN  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
CONNELL,  THOMAS,  Farmer,-  Sec.  28  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

CONN,  GEO.  W.,  Farmer  and  Cheese  Manufacturer,  Sec.  10  ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Marlow,  N.  H.,  May  27,  1834 ;  moved  with  his  parents  to  Massachusetts,  when 
one  year  of  age ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  March  22,  1861  ;  owns  240  acres ;  valu- 
ation of  property,  $11,000.  Married  Frances  E.  Cole,  November  15,  1856;  she 
was  born  in  Cheshire,  Mass. ;  had  one  child.  Married  Lina  C.  Woolfrom  (second 
wife),  in  Lanesborough,  Mass.;  have  had  five  children. 

COVELL,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Richmond  P.  O. 

COVELL,  JAMES  M.,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  1  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

COWEN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

DEZELL,  ARCHIBALD,  Lives  on  J.  Whiston's  farm,  Sec.  23;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
DENNISON,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
DIKE,  H.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Hebrou  P.  0. 


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EAMES,  G.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
EARL,  HENRY,  Farmer;  Hebron. 
EHLE,  H.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
EHLE,  C.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
ELLIS,  IRA,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

ERCENBRACK,  W.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  born  in  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July 
11, 1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March  15,  1859  ;  owns  455  acres  of  land ;  valua- 
tion of  property,  $28,000  ;  Road  Commissioner  twelve  years,  School  Director  fifteen 
years.  Married  Melissa  E.  Grovisteene,  September  5,  1846,  in  Beloit,  Wis. ;  she 
was  born  in  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  7,  1829  ;  have  had  six  children,  five  liv- 
ing. 

FENNER,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan- 
uary 8,  1828  ;  lived  in  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y.,  five  years  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the 
spring  of  1846 ;  owns  149  acres ;  valuation  of  property,  $9,500 ;  has  been  Road 
Commissioner  three  years  and  Assessor  one  year.  Married  Phebe  Allen  Hodges,  a 
descendant  of  Ethan  Allen),  in  Genoa,  Wis.,  February  23,  1859  ;  she  was  born 
in  Dorset,  Vt.,  June  22,  1832  ;  have  had  three  children. 

FISHER,  CURTIS  E.,  Renter  of  L.  D.  Seaman,  Sec.  10  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

FOREMAN,  JOSIAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

FOREMAN,  AUSTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

GATES,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

GATES,  H.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

GATES,  NELSON,  Renter  of  G.  Gates,  Sec.  18 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

GATES,  J.  &  W.  H.  D.,  Renters  of  V.  B.  Phillips,  Sec.  17  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

GIDDINGS,  JOSIAH  H.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  7 ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Bakersfield,  Franklin  Co.,  Vt.,  August  2,  1805  ;  moved  to  DuPage  Co.,  111.,  1832 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1836 ;  owns  160  acres ;  valuation  of  property,  $12,- 
000  ;  Supervisor  five  years  ;  was  a  volunteer  during  the  Black  Hawk  war,  in  1832. 
Married  Alvira  Stevens  (first  wife),  February  6,  1832  ;  she  was  born  in  Enosburg, 
Vt.,  August  3, 1809  ;  died  August  24,  1835  ;  had  three  children,  one  living.  Mar- 
ried Hannah  Gilbert  (second  wife),  of  Bakersfield,  Vt. ;  she  was  born  September 
16,  1810  ;  died  March  24,  1867;  had  seven  children,  six  living.  Married  Emily 
J.  Sales  (third  wife),  June  6,  1875 ;  she  was  born  January  24,  1826,  in  Floyd, 
Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y. 

GLASS,  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
GLASS,  W.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
GOODSELL,  W.  S.,  General  Merchant;  Hebron. 
GOOKIN,  0.  H.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
GRATTON,  F.  E.,  Lives  with  Mrs.  Carney,  Sec.  16 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

GRATTON,  E.  O.,Dr,,  Hebron,  111.;  born  in  Sandy  Creek,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y., 
May  24,  1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  January  27,  1866  ;  valuation  of  property, 
$7,500  ;  volunteer  in  the  army  during  the  Rebellion ;  served  in  the  Mississippi 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  245 

Army,  in  the  Medical  Department,  for  three  years  and  seven  days.  Married  Caro- 
line Walton,  of  Mansfield,  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  29,  1848;  she  was  born 
October  5,  1828  ;  had  six  children. 

HAWTHORNE,  ISAIAH,  Fanner,  Sec.  23  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HAWTHORNE,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HAWLEY,.  ALLEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Hebron  P.  0. 

HENDRICKSON,  W.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HODGE,  BENJ.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HOPKINS,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

HOLMES,  THOMAS,  Renter  of  F.  Jones,  Sec.  15  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

HOPKINS,  JOEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

HOPKINS,  N.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

HOUSEHOLDER,  H.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

HOWE,  W.  D.,  Lives  on  farm  of  J.  F.  Parker,  Sec.  35  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

HUFF,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  Greenwood  P.O. 

HUNT,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

JONES,  LAURA  A.,  Mrs.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Wyoming 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  24,  1838 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  February,  1869  ;  owns  110 
acres  of  land  ;  valuation  of  property,  $6,000.  She  married  William  Manly,  Febru- 
ary 26, 1861 ;  he  was  born  in  Vermont,  June  27,  1825,  died  March  14,  1871;  had 
four  children;  Second  marriage,  Abraham  Jones,  September  15,1875;  born  in 
England,  May  19,  1833  ;  came  to  America  in  1853.  Her  maiden-  name  was  Laura 
Foster. 

KANE,  W.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

KASPROWEZ,  WILLIAM,  On  farm  of  W.  B.  Maly,  Sec.  32 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

KEEPSIE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

LEACH,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

LEE,  WILLIAM  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

LEE,  L.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

MANLEY,  M.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Hebron  P.  0- 

MANSFIELD,  L.  F.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Hebron. 

MARVIN,  JESSE,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

MARKHAM,  G.  W.,  On  farm  of  H.  G.  Ehle,  Sec.  8 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

MASON,  N.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MASON,  A.  N.,  On  farm  of  J.  Mason,  Sec.  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MEAD,  C.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

MERRICK,  H.  M.,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  14  ;  Richmond,  P.  0. 

MORGAN,  AUGUST,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MEAD,  H.  W.,  Farmer,  Railroad  Station  Agent,  Cheese  Manufacturer  and  Lumber 
Dealer,  s.  w.  Sec.  9 ;  Hebron ;  born  in  Sandy  Creek,  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  10, 
1823;  came  to  Richmond,  McHenry  Co.,  October  31,  1844,  and  since  1853  has 
lived  at  Hebron  or  Mead  Station  ;  owns  450  acres  of  land ;  valuation  of  property, 
$30.000  :  was  Supervisor  one  year,  Justice  of  the  Peace  eighteen  years,  Town  Clerk, 


246  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

eighteen  years,  Town  Treasurer  thirteen  years.  Married  Ann  M.  Turner  January 
22,  1862,  in  Lynn,  Wis. ;  she  was  born  December  7,  1828  ;  had  three  children,  two 
living. 

NICKOLS,  CHARLES,  Renter  of  J.  Adams,  Sec.  7  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
NIVER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
PARKER,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 
PAXON,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
PHILLIPS,  C.  L  ,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
PHILLIPS,  0.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
PHILLIPS,  IRA  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
PHILLIPS,  E.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
PIERCE,  G.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

PIERCE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  8  ;.  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Troupsburgh,  N. 
Y.,  May  10, 1834  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846 ;  owns  farm  of  390  acres  ;  valuation 
of  property,  $27,000.  Married  Ellen  Hyde,  April  26,  1857,  in  Lyonsdale,  Wis. ; 
she  was  born  March  19,  1833 ;  has  two  children. 

PIERCE,  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

PIERCE,  ZENAS,  Retired  Farmer ;  Hebron. 

PROWTY,  H.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14    Hebron  P,  0. 

ROWE,  HENRY,  Shoemaker  ;  Hebron. 

ROWE,  DAVID,  Carpenter ;   Hebron. 

ROWE,  AARON,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

ROWE,  HIRAM,  Carpenter ;  Hebron. 

ROWE,  SANFORD,  Renter  of  F.  Jones,  Sec.  14  ;  Richmond  P.  O. 

ROWE,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

RYAN,  J.  A.;  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SAWYER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Colerain,  Frank- 
lin Co.,  Mass.,  March  29,  1805;  owns  200  acres  of  land;  valuation  of  property, 
$12,500.  Married  Alvira  King,  in  Salem,  N.  Y.,  February  16,  1835;  she  was 
born  January  14,  1803,  in  Dorset,  Vt. ;  he  moved  to  Aurora,  111.,  in  1835  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  1843  ;  had  five  children,  two  living ;  had  five  grandchildren,  one 
living ;  his  daughter  and  husband  are  living  with  them.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  P.  S.  Lines 
had  four  children,  all  dead. 

SEAMAN,  E.  W.,  Carpenter ;  Hebron. 

SEAMAN,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

SEAMAN,  L.  D.,  Retired  Farmer ;  Hebron. 

SEAMAN,  L.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

SLAVEN,  MATTHEW,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Greenwood  P.  0. 

SMITH,  E.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SLATER,  HORACE,  CarpenU-r ;  Hebron. 

SLATER,  A.  B.,  Laborer ;  Hebron. 

SMITH,  D.  K.,  Wagon  Maker ;  Hebron. 

SMITH,  CHAS.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  247 

SMITH,  E.  W.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Waitsfield, 
Vt.,  May  11,  1813;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1838;  owns  160  acres  of 
land;  valuation  of  property, , $1 3,000 ;  worked  at  blacksmithing  the  first  fifteen 
years  of  his  stay  in  the  county ;  his  first  job  was  to  sharpen  a  breaking  plow  for 
Lewis  Burnan,  on  an  iron  wedge,  drove  in  a  stump,  for  an  anvil,  and  the  plow  was 
heated  by  barks  and  blown  by  the  winds  of  heaven ;  the  job  was  well  done ;  was 
Deputy  Sheriff  six  years.  Married  Hannah  Lamphire,  April  14.  1848 ;  she  was 
born  January  13,  1828,  in  New  York ;  had  three  children. 

SNYDER,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
SPOONER,  I.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

SOPER,  I.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Macedon,  Wayne  Co., 
N.  Y.,  January  21,  1822  ;  went  to  Lockport,  Niagara  Co.,  when  eleven  years  of  age 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  fall  of  1849  ;  valuation  of  property,  $4,000  ;  was  Town 
Trustee  three  years  and  School  Director  eight  years.  Married  Polly  L.  Trowbridge, 
March  18,  1847 ;  she  was  born  December  5,  1824,  in  Alden,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  has 
two  children,  both  boys — H.  M.  Soper,  born  March  17,  1850,  a  graduate  of  national 
elocution,  oratory  and  philosophy,  and  D.  W.  Soper,  born  July  25,  1854 ;  both 
have  taught  school  for  several  years. 

SPERRY,  HANNAH  M.,  Mrs.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  Hebron  P.  0.;  born  in 
Dover,  Cuyahoga  Co.,  Ohio.,  January  10,  1818  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October, 
1843;  owns  a  farm  of  200  acres;  valuation  of  property,  $16,000.  Married  Shel- 
don Sperry,  September  24,  1843  ;  he  was  born  in  Dover,  Cuyahoga  Co.,  Ohio,  No- 
vember 4,  1819;  died  September  11,  1872;  had  six  children,  three  living;  her 
maiden  name  was  Hannah  M.  Lilly. 

STACKSEN,  JOHN,  Railroad  Employe  ;  Hebron. 
STEWART,  JAMES  E,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
STEWART,  ORANGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
STEWART,  A.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
STEWART,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  Hebron  P.  0. 

STEWART,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  30 ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Rome,  Oueida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  26,  1804;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October, 
1846;  owns  79  acres  of  land;  valuation  of  property,  $5,000;  was  School  Director 
nine  years.  Married  Emily  Hawley,  March  18,  1828;  she  was  born  in  Shasburg, 
Vt.,  July  30,  1809  ;  had  nine  children  and  twenty-eight  grandchildren  (two  dead) 
and  six  great-grandchildren  ;  in  all,  forty-five  offspring. 

STEWART,  R.  B.,  Cheese  Manufacturer,  Sec.  27  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

STONE,  JOSEPH,  Farmer  and  Money  Lender,  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Poultney, 
Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  21,  1817  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846;  valuation  of 
property,  including  money,  $6,600 ;  was  School  Trustee  twelve  years.  Married 
Betsy  Hutches,  September  18,  1839,  in  Poultney,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  she  was 
born  April  11,  1817,  in  Poultney,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  six  children,  three 
living  ;  has  six  grandchildren. 


248  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

STONE,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STONE,  G.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Hebron  P.  0.;  born  in  SteubeifCo.,  N.  Y., 
August  1,  J844;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846;  owns  a  farm  of  92 2  acres; 
valuation  of  property,  $10,000.  Married  Gettie  Wilcox,  May  11,  1868;  born 
October  4,  1843,  in  Jacksonville,  Vt. ;  moved  to  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  when  eleven 
years  of  age  and  to  McLean  Co.,  111.,  in  1864,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1868;  had 
three  children. 

STRATTON,  ELMER,  Renter  of  R.  Carney,  Sec.  IT  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
SUMNER,  H.  A.,  MRS.,  Widow  of  J.  B.,  Sec.  29;  Hebron  P.  0. 

STREET,  C.  &  S.  G.,  Farmers,  s.  e.  Sec.  10 ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  C.  Street  was  born  in 
West  Springfield  Co.,  Mass.,  January  29,  1797.  Married  Dolly  Brown,  of  Peru, 
Mass.,  April  16,  1825,  in  Pownal,  Vt. ;  had  four  children,  two  living.  Came  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  1865;  value  of  property,  in  Minnesota,  $4,000.  S.  G.  Street 
was  born  in  Barre,  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  12,  1828.  Married  Mary  D.  San- 
ford,  April  22,  1851 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March  28,  1854;  owns  200  acres  with 
his  father ;  value  of  property,  $13,500;  had  five  children,  four  living;  was  School 
Director  nine  years. 

SWAN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
SWAN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SWAN,  EUGENE  M.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Rome, 
Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  25,  1836  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  fall  of  1848  ; 
owns  125  acres  of  land.  Married  Harriet  E.  Alexander,  November  23,  1865,  in 
Genoa,  Wis.,  who  was  born  in  Concord,  N.  H.,  January  18,  1846;  had  three 
children. 

TOWER,  WM.,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  7  ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Washington  Co., 
Mass.,  May  20,  1802;  moved  to  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1804,  and  to  Wis- 
consin in  August,  1840,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  May  8,  1847  ;  owns  160  acres  of 
land;  valuation  of  property,  $16,569.  Married  Diana  Sackett,  September  7,  1831, 
who  was  born  in  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  25,  1810  ;  had  two  children,  one  living ; 
have  three  grandchildren. 

THAYER,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Hebron  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  GEORGE,  Laborer,  Sec.  5 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
TROW,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
TRYON,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
TRYON,  FRED.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
TURNER,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

TYLER,  ALPHONSO,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  Hebron  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Oswego  Co., 
N.  Y,,  August  10,  1811  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  19,  1847  ;  owns  139  acres  of 
land  in  McHenry  Co.,  and  359  in  Black  Hawk  Co.,  Iowa ;  valuation  of  property, 
$17,500  ;  was  Supervisor  one  year,  Road  Commissioner  three  years,  Collector  four 
years  and  Constable  three  years.  Married  Catharine  Rickard  in  Oswego,  N.  Y., 
October  14,1832,  who  was  born  May  22,  1815,  in  Albany  Co.,  N.  Y. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  249 

VAN  DERKAR,  MELISSA,  MRS.,  Widow  of  C.  S.,  Sec.  27  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
VOGAL,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
WALTERS,  AUGUST,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
WELBON,  P.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.   30  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
WHITE,  CHARLES,  Railroad  Employe  ;  Hebron. 

WILCOX,  ALFRED,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  12  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born   in   Her- 

kimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  8,  1832  ;  came  to  McHeury  Co.  in  June,  1844;  owns 
80  acres  of  land ;  value  of  property,  $4,500  in  McHenry  Co.,  and  $2,000  in  real 
estate  in  Minnesota,  Married  Mary  E.  Martin  in  Lynn,  Wis.,  February  23,  1861, 
who  was- born  February  22,  1836,  in  Berkshire  Co.,  Mass.  ;  had  two  children. 

WILCOX,  H.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
WOODBURY,  W.  H.,  Farmer  Sec.  18 ;  Hebron  P.  0. 

WICKHAM,  GEO.  S.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  12 ;  Hebron  P.  0. ;  born  in  Wash- 
ington Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  12,  1819 ;  moved  to  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  with  his 
parents  in  1826  ;  lumbered  it  in  Oswego  Co.  for  four  years,  and  came  to  McHenry 
Co.  June  20,  1846 ;  owns  405  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $40,000. ;  School 
Trustee  ten  years.  Married  Fannie  Palmer,  in  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  22, 
1844,  who  was  born  June  5,  1828,  in  Coxsackie,  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  had  eleven 
children,  ten  living. 

WOOLFROM,  P.  H.,  Renter  of. Mrs.  Pierce,  Sec.  17  ;  Hebron  P.  0. 
YOUNG,  Z.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec  10;  Hebron  P.O. 

YOUNG,  G.  H.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  29;  Hebron  P.  0.;  born  in  Sherburne, 
Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  25,  1829;  moved  to  Sturgis,  St.  Joseph  Co.,  Mich.,  in 
1856,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  October  22,  1869  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land;  valuation 
of  property,  $9,000.  Married  Susan  Cook,  October  20,  1853,  in  Sherburne,  N.  Y., 
who  was  born  March  12,  1832,  in  North  Goar,  Lower  Canada ;  had  three  children, 
two  living. 


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DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY 


HEBRON  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


WILLIAM  CHAPMAN, 

BLACKSMITH  AND 

General  Repair  Shop, 


DR.  E.  O.  GRATTON, 

Physician  and  Surgeon. 


HEBRON  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

BOUGHTON,  S.  0.  &  WM.  0.,  Blacksmiths. 
CHAPMAN,  WILLIAM,  Blacksmith. 
GOODSELL,  W.  S.,  General  Merchant. 
MANSFIELD,  S.  F.,  Physician. 
ROWE,  HIRAM,  Carpenter. 
ROWE,  HENRY,  Shoemaker. 
ROWE,  DAVID,  Carpenter. 
SMITH,  D.  K.,  Wagon  Maker. 
SLATER,  HORACE,  Carpenter. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  251 


MARENGO  TOWNSHIP. 

ADAMS,  JEROME,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

ADAMS,  GEO.  B.,  Broker ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

ADAMS,  J.  Q.,  Dentist ;  State  and  Washington  sts.,  Marengo. 

ALDERMAN,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 

ALDERMAN,  F.  W.,  Laborer ;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 

ALLEN,  MARTIN,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

ANDERSON,    WILLIAM,    Proprietor   Commercial    Hotel;    Main   and   State   ste. 

Marengo. 

ANDREWS,  R.  K.,  Carpenter;  Prairie  st,,  Marengo. 
ANDERSON,  ADOLPHUS,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
ANDERSON,  IRA  H.,  Carpenter ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 
ANDERSON,  OSCAR,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
ANDERSON,  DAVID,  Retired  Farmer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
ANDERSON,  C.  B.,  Laborer;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 
ANDERSON,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township, 
ANDREWS,  A.  D.,  Laborer ;.  Main  st,  Marengo. 

ANDREWS,  SILAS,  Laborer ;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo.  , 

ANDREWS,  EDWARD,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
AVERY,  CHARLES  E.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
AVERY,  G.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
AVERY,  WILLIAM,  Depot  Agent ;  Hall  st.,  Marengo. 

BAILEY,  A.  W.,  Commercial  Traveler  for  twenty-five  years,  ten  years  from 
Philadelphia  and  fifteen  years  from  Chicago  ;  born  in  Georgetown,  Chenango  Co., 
N.  Y.,  May  2,  1820  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1856  ;  owns  house  and  lot  and  prop- 
erty in  Iowa.  Married  GHorana  S.  Fosket,  of  Utica,  N.  Y.,  1843,  who  died  1853  ; 
married  Mary  E.  Ostrander,  of  Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  1856  ;  had  three  children,  the 
youngest  dead. 

BAILEY,  ORRIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BABCOCK,    J.     B.,    Publisher   of  Marengo    Republican;     State   and  Prairie   sts., 

Marengo. 

BAILEY,  M.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BAILEY,  A.  H.,  Carpenter;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
BAILEY,  A.  W.,  Runner;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
BARNES,  ERVIN,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
BALLARD,  GEORGE,  Laborer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 


252  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

BAZIER,  JOSEPH,  Shoemaker;  State  st,  Marengo. 
BARTLETT,  HORACE,  Carpenter ;  Mormon  St.,  Marengo. 
BARBER,  JOSEPH,  Shoemaker ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
BALLARD,  EDWARD,  Laborer;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 
BARNES,  E.  N.,  Insurance  Agent;  State  and  Main  sts.,  Marengo. 
BEAN,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
BENNETT,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
BENNETT,  MILO,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BENJAMIN,  WILLIAM,  Laborer ;  Main  st,,  Marengo. 
BELLOWS,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
BELDIN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BELDIN,  J.  T.,  Jeweler ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
BELDIN,  GEO.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BISHOP,  H.  L.,  Retired  Farmer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
BOGANRIEF,  GEORGE,  Blacksmith ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 
BOOMER,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BOOMER,  ORRIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Ellisburgh,  Jef- 
ferson Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  10,  1822 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  first  in  1846  ; 
went  to  Missouri  in  fall  of  1864,  lived  there  eight  years,  when  they  returned  to  this 
county  ;  owns  201  acres  of  land — 120  acres  in  Missouri,  value  $35  per  acre,  and  81 
acres  in  this  county,  value  $50  per  aore.  Married  Permelia  Mericle,  of  Chautauqua 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  23,  1858 ;  had  five  children,  all  living. 

BOYINGTON,  DANIEL,  Drayman  ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 

BOGANRIEF,  DANIEL,  Blacksmith  ;  Washington  st,,  Marengo. 

BOYINGTON,  A.  J.,  Insurance  Agent;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

BOYLE,  PATRICK,  Laborer;  Prairie  st,,  Marengo. 

BOYLE,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

BOYCE,  AMOS,  Retired  Farmer  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

BOYCE,  H.  G.,  Laborer  ;  Marengo  Township. 

BOYCE,  A.  M.,  Laborer  (Renter)  ;  Marengo  Township. 

BLAIR,  L.  L.,  Laborer;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 

BLAIR,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter  ;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 

BLANCHARD,  WILLIAM,  Carpenter ;  Washington  st,,  Marengo. 

BLAIR,  HERBERT,  Laborer;  Forest  St.,  Marengo. 

BLOODGOOD,  WILLIARD,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

BLOSSOM,  0.  P.,  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 

BRICKLEY,  PAT'K,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BRICKLEY,  TIMOTHY,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 

BRIGGS,  JOHN  C.,  Moulder;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

BROUGHTON,  EBEN,  Laborer;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 

BRONSON,  A.,  Laborer;  Jackson  st.,  Marengo. 

BRIGHT,  THOMAS,  Manufacturer  of  Pumps  and  Wind-mills  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

BUCK,  NELSON,  Manufacturer  of  Pumps  and  Wind-mills  ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  253 

BUCK,  G.  L.,  Proprietor  Pacific  Hotel;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
BULARD,  J.  H.,  Jeweler;  Ann  and  Main  sts.,  Marengo. 

BURGIN,  JAMES,  Merchant;  Marengo;  born  in  Bradford,  Vt.,  November  13^ 
1818;  came  to  Marengo  April  8,  1858.  Married  Mary  Jane  Greno,  of  Lebanon, 
N.  H.,  May  8,  1846  ;  she  died  August  18,  1849  ;  had  one  girl ;  died  December  3, 
1875,  at  the  age  of  28.  Married  Sarah  E.  Lumbard,  of  McGalway,  Maine, 
November  8,  1850;  she  had  five  children;  one  boy  died  August  22,  1872, 
at  the  age  of  20  years  and  6  months  ;  one  girl  died  May  2,  1859,  at  the  age 
of  1  year  and  6  months ;  has  three  girls  living. 

BURKE,  WILLIAM,  Laborer  ;  Marengo  Township. 

BUMPSTED,  EDWARD,  Proprietor  of  Weigh  Scales ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

BUMPSTED,  JAS.  E.,  Weigh  Scales ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

BURT,  ALBERT,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 

BURT,  JAMES,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

BURT,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BURT,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  4 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Marengo  Township,  October  18,  1851  ;  owns  100  acres  of  land  (prairie),  valued  at 
$30  per  acre.  Unmarried. 

CARPENTER,  C.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

CAD  WELL,  E.  S.,  Dealer  in  Drive  Wells,  Iron  Pumps  of  all  descriptions,  Wind- 
mills of  six  .different  patents,  Wood  Pumps  and  Gas  Pipe,  also  Patentee  of  the  Well 
Auger ;  Wells  bored  and  tiled  to  order  ;  Augers  for  sale ;  all  orders  left  at  my  res- 
idence, in  Marengo;  born  in  Union  Grove,  Racine  Co.,  Wis.,  March  24,  1846; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1854 ;  owns  property  at  Crystal  Lake  Prairie,  also  North 
Prairie  and  Woodstock,  and  house  and  lot  in  Marengo.  Married  Mattie  Smith,  of 
Marengo,  May  8,  1873. 

CARMON,  A.  G.,  Machinist;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
CARVER,  L.  P.,  Laborer;   Marengo  Township. 

CAD  Y,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January 
15,  1815  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  9,  1863  ;  owns  107  acres  of  land.  Married 
Paulina  Jennings,  October  11,  1840  ;  she  was  born  in  Salisbury,  Herkimer  Co.,  N. 
Y. ;  had  six  children — three  living. 

CARMACK,  W.  A.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
LaPorte  Co.,  Ind.,  February  15,  1837  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  September  1842  ; 
owns  116  acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre ;  was  Town  Collector  in  I860-' 61,  of 
Dunham  Township.  Married  Charlotte  D.  Robinson,  of  Geneva,  Wis.,  June  11, 
1861  ;  she  was  born  September  7,  1840  ;  has  three  children,  all  living;  are  mem- 
bers of  the  Universalist  Church,  Union,  McHenry  Co. ;  he  is  also  a  member  of  the 
Masonic  order. 

CHAPMAN,  RALPH,  Clerk;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
CHURCH,  I.  B.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
CHAPPEL,  J.  A.,  Mason;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 


254  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

CHATFIELD,  S.  P.,  Retired  Farmer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

CLAREY,  CORNELIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

CLARK,  C.  G.,  JR.  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

CLARK,  JOHN  ;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 

CLARK,  C.  G.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

COLEMAN,  J.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

COONEY,  DANIEL,  Railroad  Employe  ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 

COLLINS,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

COLLINS,  JAMES,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 

COLLINS,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork,  Ireland, 
in  December,  1819  ;  came  to  America  in  1849  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October, 
1854;  owns  41  f  acres  of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $1,000.  Unmarried. 

COL  WELL,  LEVI,  Laborer ;  State  St.,  Marengo. 
COLEMAN,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
COQUALETTE,  C.  A.,  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

COLLOSKY,  JOHN,  Stonequarryman,  Sec.  31  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
Prussia,  Germany,  November  14,  1829 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1842,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  186b.  Married  Mary  Georgen,  of  Prussia,  Germany,  April  8, 
1847 ;  she  was  born  August  24,  1823  ;  had  ten  children,  four  living.  German 
Catholics. 

CONNVILLE,  ISADORE,  Laborer;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 

COON,  A.  B.,  Attorney  at  Law,  Marengo ;  born  in  Towanda,  Bradford  Co.,  Pa., 
February  12,  1815;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1835;  has  lived  in  the  State 
ever  since;  opened  a  law  office  in  Marengo  in  1845;  owns  property  in  Marengo; 
was  Master  in  Chancery  of  McHenry  Co.  from  spring  of  1846  until  fall  of  1862, 
State's  Attorney,  Thirteenth  Circuit,  in  1851-2,  and  1860-64,  Provost  Marshal  of 
Congressional  District  from  May,  1863,  to  October,  1865,  Register  in  Bankruptcy 
from  June,  1867,  until  the  present  time,  and  has  been  Supervisor  of  the  township 
for  seven  years.  Married  Harriet  A.  Daman,  of  Ohio,  May  11,  1846  ;  she  was 
born  February  14,  1829  ;  had  three  children,  two  living.  Mrs.  Coon  is  a  member 
of  the  Free  Methodist  Church,  of  Marengo.  Mr.  Coon  is  a  straight  Republican; 
during  the  year  1848-50,  followed  surveying  in  McHenry  Co.  and  vicinity  ;  he  is 
the  youngest  of  twenty-one  children,  by  one  mother. 

CORSON,  ALFRED,  Marble  Dealer;  State  st.,  Marengo.  . 
COWEEN,  J.  M.,  Laborer,  Marengo  Township. 
CRANDALL,  W.  W.,  Insurance  Agent ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
CRANDALL,  JULIUS,  School  Teacher ;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 
CRANDALL,  EGBERT,  Mason  ;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 
CRANDALL,  H.  A.,  Mason ;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 
CRANDALL,  S.  S.,  Meat  Market ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
CREGO,  CHARLES,  Clerk  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
CREGO,  CHARLES,  Retired  Farmer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  255 

CREGO,  GEORGE,  Proprietor  of  Livery,  Feed  and  Sale  Stable;  Marengo  ; 
born  in  Truxton  Township,  Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  4,  1832 ;  came  to  Mc- 
Henry Co  in  December,  1838 ;  owns  property  in  Marengo.  Married  Hannah 
Parkhurst  (second  wife),  of  Syracuse,  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  2,  1873;  she  was 
born  in  1833  ;  had  four  children,  three  by  first  marriage  and  one  by  second  mar- 
riage ;  Mrs.  Crego  has  two  children  living  by  first  marriage  ;  she  is  a  member  of  the 
First  Baptist  Church,  of  Marengo. 

CRISSEY,  SHERMAN  A.,  Dealer  in  Harness  and  Hardware;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
CRISSEY,  SYLVANUS,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  State  St.,  Marengo. 
GROSSMAN,  MATHEW,  Laborer ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
CROOKER,  WM.  S.,  Runner ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
CROWLEY,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

CROWLEY,  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  County  Cork,  Ireland,  No- 
vember, 1816 ;  came  to  the  United  States  1837,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  November 
15,  1846  ;  owns  122  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $28  per  acre.  Married  Mary  McCarty, 
of  County  Cork,  Ireland,  November  26,  1842  ;  had  eleven  children,  nine  living.  Mem- 
bers of  Catholic  Church  at  Harvard. 

CROWLEY,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  County  Cork, 
Ireland,  1809  ;  came  to  United  States  1837,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  1845  ;  owns  160 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $25  per  acre.  Married  Mary  O'Brien  of  County  Cork,  Ireland, 
March  27,  1842  ;  had  three  children,  all  living. 

CROWLEY,  JEREMIAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  County 
Cork,  Ireland,  November,  1816 ;  came  to  United  States  1837,  and  to  McHenry  Co., 
April,  1845  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $25  per  acre.  Married  Ellen  O'Brien, 
of  County  Cork,  Ireland,  February,  1846  ;  had  thirteen  children,  twelve  living.  Mem- 
bers of  the  Catholic  Church  at  Marengo. 

CRUMB,  DARIUS,  Lumber  Dealer,  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
CURTISS,  IRAR.,  Attorney  at  Law;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
DAKE,  HENRY,  Retired  Farmer;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 

D  AKE,  CHARLES  H.,  Farmer  and  Blacksmith,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born 
in  St.  Ann,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  27,  1831 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May 
22,  1846  ;  owns  140  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $4,800  ;  is  School  Director. 
Married  Elizabeth  Anderson,  of  Northern  Ohio,  June  7,  1859  ;  she  was  born  Octo- 
ber 14,  1836  ;  has  six  children,  all  living. 

DAUGHERTY,  WILLIAM,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

DAYTON,  E.,  Retired;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 

DAYTON,  E.,  Justice  of  the  Peace  ;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 

DAVIS,  CHARLES,  Laborer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

DEITZ,  P.  W.,  Retired  Farmer;  Main  st,,  Marengo. 

DEITZ,  JAS.  H.,  Machinist;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

DEITZ,  WM.,  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

DEITZ,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


256  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNT*. 

DEITZ,  J.  H.,  Machinist ;  Marengo  ;  born  ia  Milford,  Otsego  Co..  N.  Y.,  December 
31,  1835;  came  to  McHenry  C.>.  March  10,  1855  ;  owns  house  and  two  acres  of 
land  ;  value  of  property,  $3,000.  Married  Caroline  E.  Sponable,  in  Marengo,  April, 
1862  ;  had  five  children,  two  dead. 

DBNEEN,  WM.,  Farmer,  Sec,  10  ;  Marengo  P.  O. 

DENNEEN,  MAURICE,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  County  Cork, 
Ireland,  November,  20,  1798;  came  to  United  States  in  April,  1837,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  May  6,  1846  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  value  $30  per  acre.  Married 
Bridget  Barry,  of  Cork.  Ireland,  in  1835  ;  had  seven  children,  four  living. 

DEYO,  C.  B.,  Well  Driver;  State  st,,  Marengo. 

DINEEN,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  10;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Indiana,  January  7,  1847  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  twenty-six  years  ago ; 
owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre.  Married  Mary  Hallisey,  February, 
1870;  she  was  born  in  Hartland  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  1846;  has  three  chil- 
dren, Katie  C.,  John  E.  and  Mary  E. 

DOLE,  G-EO.  G-.,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
DOOLEY,  JAMES,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

DOLE,  GEORGE  J.,  farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  18 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Wilmot,  Merrimack  Co.,  N.  H.,  August  14,  1832;  came  to  Winnebago  Co. 
1868,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  March,  1876;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per 
acre.  Married  Lucinda  Taylor,  of  Meredith,  N.  H.,  September  5,  1852 ;  she  was 
born  April  19,  1830  ;  has  two  children,  both  living,  one  boy  and  one  girl.  Mem- 
bers of  Free  Will  Baptist  Church. 

D WAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. ;  born  in  County  Tipperary, 
Ireland  ;  came  to  the  United  States  1851,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  1868;  owns  67f 
acres  of  land,  value  $35  per  acre ;  was  School  Director  several  years.  Married 
Ellen  McGraw,  of  County  of  Carlow,  Ireland,  April,  1858 ;  had  six  children,  all 
living.  Members  of  Catholic  Church  at  Marengo. 

EASTON,  ANDREW,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
EASTON,  EDWARD,  Retired  Farmer ;  Jackson  st.,  Marengo. 
EDWARDS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
EDWARDS,  C.  Y.,  Nurseryman ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
ELLISON,  JAMES,  Poultry  Dealer  ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
FANNING,  W.  D.,  REV.,  Minister  Independent  Church  ;  Main  St.,  Marengo. 
FARNUM,  WILLIAM,  Teamster;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
FARNUM,  WILLIS,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
FANNER,  H.  E.,  Blacksmith ;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 
FANNER,  EMERSON,  Blacksmith  ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 
FELLOWS,  A.  R.,  Retired;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
FELLOWS,  JESSE,  Retired  Farmer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 

PENTON,  ZALMON,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Concord,  Erie 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  23,  1826;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  1,  1855;  owns  80  acres 


DIRECTORY  OF  McIIENRY  COUNTY.  257 

of  land,  valued  at  $38  per  acre.  Married  Mariah  A.  Pond  (second  wife),  of  Ches- 
ter Co.,  N.  EL,  November  7,  1865;  she  was  born  January  3,  1844;  Mrs.  Susana 
Fenton,  his  first  wife,  died  Sept.  22,  1863 ;  had  seven  children  by  first  wife,  five  of 
them  living,  and  seven  by  second  wife,  five  living. 

FENTON,  D.  L.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  17;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Erie 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  22,  1825 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  July  4, 1847  ;  owns  160  acres  of. 
land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  was  School  Director  for  ten  years.  Married  Acta 
Olcott.  of  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  1,  1846 ;  she  was  born  July  30,  1824  ;  had 
six  children,  five  living. 

FENTON,  ZINA,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
FILLMORE,  WALTER,  Laborer;  Taylor  st,  Marengo. 
FIFIELD,  MOSES,  Retired  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
FILLMORE,  CHARLES,  SR.,  Washington  St.,  Marengo. 
FILLMORE,  C.  P.,  Printer;  State  f-t.,  Marengo. 
FILLMORE,  LUTHER,  Retired  ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
FILLMORE,  H.  M.,  Furniture  Dealer;  Washington  st,  Marengo. 
'FITZPATRICK,  EDWARD,  Laborer ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
FOLEY,  JOHN,  Retired  Farmer  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
FORD,  E.  E.,  Retired  Farmer ;  Washington  st., 
FORD,  JOHN,  Laborer  ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 

FREEMAN,  HANNAH  M.,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  J.  H.  Freeman,  who  died  April 
24,  1868  ;  he  was  born  August  3,  1821 ;  she  was  born  in  New  York,  January  11, 
1823;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  June,  1843;  resides  in  Marengo  village,  owns 
property  there.  Was  married  January  31,  1847  ;  has  three  children  living. 

FRINK,  S.  R.,  Teamster;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
FULLER,  L.  M.,  Retired  Farmer  ;  Prairie  St.,  Marengo. 
FULLER,  WALTER,  Baker;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 
FULTON,  I.  H.,  Retired;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 

FYFE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer  ;  resides  with  P.  Pringle,  Sec.  23 ;  Mareugo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Scotland,  May  6,  1836  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1869.  Married  Mary 
Brown,  May  28,  1869 ;  she  was  born  in  "Scotland,  in  1846  ;  has  three  children  liv- 
ing, Isabella  B.,  Jane  A.  and  William  H.;  Margaret  N.  died  November  12,  1870. 

GLASS,  N.,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
GOCHEY,  J.  A.,  Blacksmith ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
GOODSPEED,  H.  S.,  Carpenter ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
GOODRICH,  Z.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
GOODRICH,  E.  J.,  Furniture  Dealer  ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
GOULD,  J.  P.,  Laborer;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
GREEN,  J.  W.,  DR.,  Physician  ;  State  st,  Marengo. 
GREEN.  JOHN,  Stone  Mason  ;  Forest  st,  Marengo. 

GRIEBEL,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  Visenburg,  France, 
in  June,  1822  ;  came  to  the  United  States  and  McHenry  Co.  in  September,  1854; 


258  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

owns  220  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Catherine  Heess,  of  Visen- 
burg,  France,  September  1,  1854 ;  she  was  born  February  13,  1835 ;  has  four  chil- 
dren, all  living. 

GRIFFIN,  JOSEPH,  Grocer;  State  St.,  Marengo. 
GROVER,  EUGENE,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

GROVER,  EUGENE  P.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  10 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Willoughby,  Lake  Co.,  Ohio,  September  11,  184G ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1865  ; 
agent  of  Enos  Grove,  owner  of  280  acres  of  land.  Married  Vesta  Seger,  in  Ma- 
rengo, February  12,  1868;  she  was  born  in  Gaines.  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  has  two 
children,  one  boy  and  one  girl. 

GROVER,  DEWITT  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Willoughby. 
Lake  Co.,  Ohio,  April  12,  1828 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  spring  of  1861  ;  owns 
220  acres  of  land,  value  $30  per  acre.  Married  Matilda  Williams,  of  Clarkson  Co., 
N.  Y.,  February  21,  1867  ;  she  was  born  October  27,  1832;  had  six  children,  five 
living. 

HAGAR,  ABNER,  Physician ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
HARMON,  MOSES,  Poultry  Dealer ;  Mormon  st,  Marengo. 
HANCE,  CHARLES,  Carpenter ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
HANCE,  THOMAS,  Laborer  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
HAMILTON,  C.  H.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
HARMON,  GEORGE,  Shoemaker ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
HANCE,  JOHN,  Grocer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
HANCE,  BURNHAM,  Laborer,  State  st.,  Marengo. 

HANCE,  THOMAS,  Farmer  and  Stone  Mason  (Renter),  Sec.  33;  Marengo 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Seneca  Co.,  Ohio,  January  27,  1833 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
fall  of  1837  ;  owns  property  in  the  village  of  Marengo,  value  $3,000.  Married 
Mariah  Bennett,  of  Marengo  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  October  3,  1858 ;  she 
was  born  April  15,  1840 ;  has  two  children.  Members  of  the  Free  Methodist 
Church  of  Marengo. 

HARRIS,  JOSEPHUS,  Laborer;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 
HARRIS,  C.  W.,  Laborer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
HARRIS,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Marengo.  P.  0. 
HARRIS,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HART,  HARVEY,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

HART,  B.  S.,  Small  Fruit  Grower;  Marengo;  born  in  Van  Buren,  Onondaga  Co., 
N.  Y.,  August  18,  1823 ;  came  to  Marengo  June  23,  1853  ;  owns  16  acres  of  land, 
value  $3,000  ;  was  member  of  Co.  A,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  acted  as  cook 
for  company  and  also  at  headquarters.  Married  Harriet  L.  Fryre,  of  Scrouple, 
Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  8,  1847  ;  she  was  born  in  Princeton,  Albany  Co., 
N.  Y.,  September  17,  1827  ;  had  ten  children,  six  boys  and  four  girls  ;  one  boy  and 
two  girls  dead. 

HAVENS,  JASPER,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  259 

HAVENS,  WM.  H.,  Farmer  (Renter),  Sec.  16 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ben- 
ton,  Yates  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  26,  1841  ;  came  to  Boone  Co.,  111.,  in  November,  1843, 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1876 ;  was  private  in  Co.  I,  Thirty-seventh  Regt.  111.  Vol. 
Inf ,  four  years  and  four  months.  Married  Martha  A.  Peck,  of  Hastings,  Oswego 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  30,  1871;  she  was  born  July  3,  1837;  had  three  children, 
none  living. 

HAZLETT,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HEATH,  E.  L.,  Retired  Farmer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
HELD,  JOSEPH,  Laborer  ;  Marengo  Township. 

HELD,  MAGNUS,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  11 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Kenigsee  Schwarzburg,  Rudolstadt,  Prussia.  September  6,  1827 ;  came  to  United 
States  October  5,  1840,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  May  4,  1852 ;  owns  200  acres  of 
land,  value  $36  per  acre.  Married  Rachael  Gray,  of  Belfast,  Ireland,  July  16,  1850  ; 
she  was  born  May  12,  1835  ;  has  thirteen  children,  all  living. 

HENDRICKSON,  U.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HENDRICKSON,  A.,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
HERELEY,  DANIEL,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HENRY,  JOHN  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HERELEY,  DANIEL,  JR.,  Grocer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
HERELEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HERRICK,  DENNIS,  Shoemaker;  Main'st.,  Marengo. 

HERELEY,  MICHEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cork,  Ire- 
land, April  1,  1823  ;  came  to  this  country  in  1836,  and  to  McHenry  Co.,  in  1869  ; 
owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  of  property  $2,200.  Married  Helen  Carter,  of  Cork, 
Ireland,  April  5,  1841  ;  she  was  born  in  1826 ;  had  eleven  children,  nine  living. 

•\. 

HEWITT,  D.  W.,  Teamster  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

HEZLIP,  WILLIAM,  Clerk ;  Marengo ;  born  in  Youngstown,  Ohio ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  August,  1871.  Married  Mary  J.  McDonald,  of  Schenectady,  N.  Y., 
October,  1864  ;  has  four  children.  Democrat ;  Free  Thinker. 

HICKS,  NELSON,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
HILLS,  CALVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HILLS,  LUTHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HINLEY,  WILLIAM,  Horse  Dealer  ;  Marengo  Township. 

HINDES,  J.  C.,  Dealer  in  Improved  Tubular  Drive  Wells,  Iron  Pumps  of  all  kinds ; 
also  agent  for  several  different  kinds  of  Wind  Mills  ;  Marengo  ;  born  in  Bridgport, 
Addison  Co.,  Vt.,  December  21,  1831;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  August,  1868; 
owns  house  and  lot.  Married  C.  S.  Rice  in  Elgin,  Kane  Co.,  November  2,  1867 ; 
she  was  born  in  Holland,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  15,  1840. 

HOWE,  E.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HOVEY,  H.  H.,  Insurance  Agent;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
HOVEY,  L.  A.,  Butcher;  Main  St.,  Marengo. 
HOWE,  CHAS.  B.,  Stock  Buyer;  Marengo  P.  0. 


260  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HOWARD,  MORTIMER,  Farmer  and  Carpenter,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Cork,  Ireland,  August  10,  1828  ;  came  to  America  in  1849,  and  to  Mc- 
Henry  Co.  in  November,  1859  ;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $2,500.  Mar- 
ried Else  Burchel,  of  Castle  Lowman,  Ireland,  December  5,  1853  ;  had  thirteen  chil- 
dren, ten  living.  Member  of  Catholic  Church  of  Marengo. 

HOWE,  ELISHA  N.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  20,  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Canaan,  Litchfield  Co.,  Conn.,  February  21,  1803  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co., 
May  24,  1845  ;  owns  240  acres  of  land  valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Harriet 
Porter,  of  Waterbury  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn.,  October  17, 1844;  she  was  born  Sep- 
tember 15, 1806.  She  has  been  a  member  of  the  Baptist  Church  for  many  years ;  had 
eight  children  four  living. 

HUBBARD,  A.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HUBER,  PHILIP,  Laborer  ;  Marengo  Tp. 

HUBBARD,  ORREN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  June  21,  1831  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1848;  owns  90  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $35  per  acre  ;  private  of  Co.  A,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married 
Mrs.  Jane  Cupen,  November  29,  1871,  widow  of  A.  D.  Cupen ;  she  was  born  Jan- 
uary 7,  1832  ;  had  four  children,  three  living,  by  first  marriage  ;  none  by  the  second 
marriage  ;  have  one  adopted  child. 

HUNTINGDON,  CALVIN,  Retired  Farmer;  Main  at.,  Marengo. 

HUNT,  WILLIAM,  Hostler,  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 

HULETT,  WARREN,  Carpenter;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

HURLEY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HUNGERFORD,  GEORGE,  Physician ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

HURLEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HUFF,  C.  W.,  Retired  Farmer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

HUTCHINSON,  JOHN,  REV.,  Minister  Presbyterian  Church ;   Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

HYDE,  JOSEPH,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

IRVING,  J.  C.,  Retired  Farmer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

INGERSOLL,  C.  W.,  Grain  Buyer,  Dealer  in  Seed,  etc.,  and  Shipper,  Marengo  ; 
born  in  the  town  of  Evans,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  14,  1829  ;  came  to  Ma- 
rengo in  1858;  member  of  Board  of  Corporation  Trustees  two  years;  was  First 
Lieutenant  of  Co.  F,  One  Hundred  and  Forty-first  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married 
Martha  E.  Wemham,  in  Marengo,  January  24,  1865 ;  had  four  children,  one  boy 
and  three  girls  ;  one  girl  dead. 

JACKSON,  R.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
JACKSON,  B.  S.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
JAMES,  S.  J.,  Clerk;  State  st,  Marengo. 
JAMESON,  DAVID,  Carpenter  ;  Forest  St.,  Marengo. 
JENKINS,  BENJAMIN,  Laborer ;  State  st,  Marengo. 
JENKINS,  ADELBERT,  Well  Driver ;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 
JEWETT,  ALDEN,  Justice  of  the  Peace;   Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
JOHNSON,  DAVID,  Stock  Buyer ;  Main  st,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  261 

JONES,  A.,  SR..  Horse  Dealer;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 
KELLEY,  FRANK,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

KELLE  Y,  C.  E  ,  Proprietor  of  Marengo  Foundry  and  Machine  Shop  ;  also  Man- 
ufacturer of  Wood  and  Iron  Pumps  of  all  kinds ;  also  Horse  Powers  from  one  horse 
to  three  horses,  and  Three-Horse  Engines ;  born  in  Canada  West  June  7,  1834 ; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1861.  Married  Sarah  Cofthorn,  of  Canada  West,  Septem- 
ber 2,  1855  ;  has  six  children. 

KENDEIGH,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
KENNEDAY,  JOHN,  Shoemaker  ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
KENNADY,  M.,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
KEENEY,  W.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

KEENEY,  H.  B.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  Man- 
chester, Hartford  Co.,  Conn.,  January  18,1811  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March, 
1858  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Mary  Munson,  of  Sto- 
nington,  Conn.,  August  10,  1817  ;  had  ten  children,  eight  living;  his  son,  E.  H. 
Keeney,  was  a  private  in  Co.  K,  Sixty-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  and  another  son,  D. 
A.  Keeney,  was  a  private  in  Co.  K,  Seventeenth  Regt.  111.  Cav. 

KIMBALL,  ALANSON,  Depot  Watchman ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
KING,  AUGUSTUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
KING,  HENRY,  Retired  Farmer;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 

KNAPP,  EZRA.  O.,  Butcher,  Marengo ;. born  in  Marengo  January  8, 1838  ;  owns 
31  acres  of  land,  one  mile  from  Marengo ;  value  of  property,  $3,500  ;  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  under  Col.  Avery;  was  in  twenty-one  battles 
and  at  the  siege  of  Vickburg ;  was  Brigade  Butcher  one  year.  Married  Elizabeth 
Wise.  April  28,  1861 ;  had  four  children— Hearma  A.,  born  July  19,  1866;  Ezra 
0.,  born  December  18,  1870,  died  January  24,  1871 ;  George  H.,  born  March  1, 
1873,  and  Laura  S.,  born  April  4,  1876. 

KNAPP,  JUSTIN,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
KNOWLES,  HENRY,  Stock  Buyer  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
KNOWLTON,  0.  V.,  Cabinet  Maker ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
LAWRENCE,  D.  W.,  Liquor  Agent;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
LAMBDEN,  JOHN,  Harness  Maker;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 
LEWIS,  WM.  J.,  Clerk  ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
LIPPETT,  J.  B.,  Marble  Dealer ;  State  St.,  Marengo. 
LESTER,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
LEWIS,  JAMES  L.,  Lumber  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
LESTER,  J.  F.,  Joiner ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
LEVOY,  ISAAC,  Poultry  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
LINCOLN,  OMER  H.,  School  Teacher,  Sec.  15  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
LOMBARD,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
LINCOLN,  APOLLOS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
LINCOLN,  SAMUEL,  School  Teacher,  Sec.  15  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
LOOMER,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


262  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

LOOMEB,  M.  H.,  School  Teacher;  Marengo  Township. 
LOMBARD,  ELBERT,  Clerk,  Sec.  33  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
LONDON,  AL.,  Laborer;  Main  St.,  Marengo. 
LYON,  N.  C.,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
MANSFIELD,  A.  G.,  Tinner ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 

MANLE Y,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 1  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  County  Mayo, 
Ireland,  1816 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1848,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  fall  of 
1856  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $30  per  acre.  Married  Bridget  Manley, 
of  County  Mayo,  Ireland,  1849  ;  had  seven  children,  three  living.  Are  members  of 
Catholic  Church,  Marengo. 

•MAECK,  R.  Y.,  Clerk;  Main  st.,  Marengo.  ' 
MARCH,  JOHN,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
MARKE3,  MONROE,  Laborer ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
MARKES,  R.  M.,  Laborer;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 
MARVIN,  HIRAM,  Laborer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 

MARCH,  MARY  A.,  Mrs.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  North- 
east Township,  Erie  Co.,  Pa.,  October  8.  1819;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April, 
1865;  owns  70  acres  of  land  ;  valuation  of  property,  $5,000.  Married  Steven  Hen- 
drickson  (first  husband),  October  3,  1841,  who  died  December  21,  1855.  Married 
John  March  (present  husband),  November  10,  1863.  Has  seven  children  by  first 
marriage,  four  living.  Mr.  March  had  ten  children,  six  living.  No  children  by 
present  marriage. 

McAULIFF,  EDWARD,  Harness  Maker  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

MCCARTY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cork,  Ireland,  in 
1815  ;  came  to  America  in  1843,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1854 ;  owns  41  f  acres  of 
land,  value  $1,000.  Married  Margaret  Collins,  of  Cork,  Ireland,  in  1854;  had  two 
children — none  living. 

McDONALD,  FRANK,  Laborer ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 
McGLASHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Marengo  P.  O. 
McDONALD,  MICHAEL,  Teamster ;  Railroad  St.,  Marengo. 
McGOVERN,  JOHN,  Grocer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
McINTYRE,  MORGAN,  Horse  Dealer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
McKENNEY,  E.  F.,  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
MEAD,  FRED'K,  Insurance  Agent;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
MERRILL,  E.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
MERRIMAN,  ELISHA,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Marengo  P.  0. 
MERRIMAN,  E.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
MORRIS,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Belvidere  P.  0. 
MOORE,  PATRICK,  Laborer  ;  Marengo  Township. 
MORRIS,  DAVID,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marcn-o. 
MILLKR,  CHRISTIAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Mareng ,  P.  0. 
MILLER,  EZRA,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
MILLER,  J.  D.,  Painter;  State  st.,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  268 

MILLER,  REUBEN,  Barber;  State  st.,  Marcngo. 

MILES,  WALLACE,  Carpenter ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

MESICK,  WM.  H.,  Physician ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

MILES,  H.  0.,  Carpenter;  State  st,,  Marengo. 

MILES,  JOHN,  Wagon  Maker;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

MITCHELL,  NASH,  Retired  ;  Ann  st.,  Marengo. 

MUNGER,  GEORGE,  Tobacconist;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

MURPHY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MURPHY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MURPHY,  THOMAS,  Laborer  ;  Marengo  Township. 

MURPHY,  JAMES,  Laborer;   Marengo  Township. 

NICHOLS,  HARVEY,  Blacksmith ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 

NICHOLS,  LEWIS,  Laborer  ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 

NICHOLS,  CHARLES,  Laborer;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 

NICKERSON,  A.,  Harness  Maker;  State  St.,  Marengo. 

NOBLE,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 

NOLAN,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

NOLAN,  EDWIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

NOLAN,  SMITH,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

NORLAN,  JOHN,  Wagon  Maker ;  Forest  st.,  Marengo. 

NORTON,  AUREMUS,  Retired  Farmer  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

NORRIS,  WM.  M.,  Nurseryman ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

NORRIS,  W.  W.,  Grocer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

OAKLEY,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

OAKLEY,  S.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

O'BRIEN,  WILLIAM,  Grocer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

O'CONNOR,  DANIEL,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 

OCOCK,  FRANK,  Harness  Maker;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

O'CONNER,  EUGENE,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Harvard  P.  O. 

O'LEARY,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

O'LEARY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

OLCOTT,  ROSWELL,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

OLCOTT,  CARLOS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  O. 

OSTRANDER,  J.  B.,  Traveling  Agent;  Taylor  st.,  Marcngo. 

OSTERHOUT,  JOHN,  Farmer ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo  P.  0. 

OWEN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Marcngo  P.  0. 

PARKER,  B.  S.,  Dry  Goods  Merchant ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

PARKHURST,  0.  R.,  Coal  and  Wood  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

PARKHURST,  0.  T.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

PARKHURST,  JOHN,  Retired  Farmer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

PARKER,  WALTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PATRICK,  ALFRED,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  25  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PAY,  R.  P.,  Painter;  State  st,,  Marengo. 

PATRICK,  R.  M.,  Merchant;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

PATRICK,  ELIAS,  Merchant ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 


264  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

PATRICK,  F.  W.,  Merchant;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
PATRICK,  H.  E.,  Merchant;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

PAYN,  SMITH,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0.,  Boone  Co.,  111. ;  born  in 
Greenbush,  Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  18,  1803;  came  to  Boone  Co.,  Ill ,  in  May, 
1855,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1872  ;  owns  44  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per 
acre.  Married  Anna  Crank,  of  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  30,  1824 ;  she 
was  born  May  1,  1807;  has  four  children,  all  living.  Members  of  the  Methodist 
Episcopal  Church,  of  Garden  Prairie. 

PEASE,  C.  W.,  Cooper ;  Marengo ;  born  in  LaPorte  Co.,  Ind.,  January  22, 
1849  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April,  1854 ;  owns  60  acres  of  land  in  Wisconsin; 
value  of  property,  $1,200.  Married  Hattie  Markey,  March  18,  1875,  at  Onarga, 
111.  ;  has  one  child. 

PEASE,  CALVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
PEASE,  CLINTON,  Farmer  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  O. 
PEASE,  D.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PEASE,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. ;  born  in  Townsend,  Huron 
Co.,  0.,  February  24,  1825;  went  from  Ohio  to  Michigan,  about  the  year  1838  ; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of  1844 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $35 
per  acre.  Married  Samantha  Morris,  of  Michigan,  March  21,  1854;  she  was  born 
September  21,  1835;  has  four  children,  all  living.  Methodists. 

PEASE,  LUCY  A.,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  E.  A.  Pease,  who  died  April  6,  1864 ; 
residence,  Marengo;  he  was  born  in  Franklin  Co.,  Vt.,  September  22,  1810;  she 
was  born  in  Highland  Co.,  0.,  August  14,  1818;  came  to  Marengo  May  3,  1836, 
and  has  lived  in  the  county  ever  since ;  owns  town  property,  value  $1,500  ;  had  one 
son,  Merwin  Pease,  Private  in  Co.  C,  Ninety-fifth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  who  was 
killed  in  front  of  Vicksburg,  while  in  defense  of  his  country,  May  22,  1863.  Mrs. 
Pease  was  married  March  24,  1 836 ;  had  seve"n  children — three  sons  and  four 
daughters ;  two  sons  and  four  daughters  living.  Mrs.  Pease  is  a  member  of  the 
M.  E.  Church,  of  Marengo. 

PECK,  DANIEL  E.,  Nurseryman;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
PERSONS,  P.  L.,  Furniture  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
PERKINS,  S.  J.,  Laborer ;  State  st..  Marengo. 
PETERS,  A.  C.,  Hog  Buyer ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
PETTENGILL,  WILLIAM,  Laborer  ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
PETTENGILL,  GEORGE,  Laborer;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
PHINNEY,  D.  P.,  Paints  and  Oils ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
PHILLIPS,  WM.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Marengo  P.  O. 
PIERCE,  A.  A.,  Blacksmith;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
PLATT,  S.  L.,  Photographer  ;  State  St.,  Marengo. 
PORTER,  THOS.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
POYER,  M.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
POYER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec/20;  Marengo  P.  0. 
POYER,  D.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  265 

POYER,  JOHN  H.,  Retired  Farmer;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 
PRAY,  FRANK  J.,  Carpenter;   Main  st.,  Marengo. 
PRESCOTT,  C.  W.,  Nurseryman  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

PRINGLE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Marengo  P.  O. ;  born  in  Berwickshire, 
in  the  Parish  of  Dunce,  Scotland,  in  April,  1813  ;  came  to  United  States  in  1836, 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1848 ;  owns  165  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre; 
was  School  Director  two  years.  Married  Jenette  Staley,  December  10,  1846 ;  she 
was  born  in  Florida,  Schenectady  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  3,  1816  ;  has  three  children 
— all  living.  Members  of  Presbyterian  Church  of  Marengo. 

PRINGLE,  PATTERSON,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PRINGLE,  JOHN  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PRINGLE,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PRINGLE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Marengo  P.  0. 

RANDALL,  W.  S.,  Laborer;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 

REDPATH,  ALEX.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. . 

REDPATH.  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  6. 

RENWICK,  WM.  H.,  Laborer;  Maremo  Township. 

RENWICK,  J.  R.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 

RENWICK,  WALTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  Marengo  P.  0. 

RENWICK,  GEO.  F.,  Hardware  Dealer;  State  St.,  Marengo. 

RICHARDSON,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Elstead,  N.  H., 
December  18,  1806;  c^me  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1855 ;  owns  85  acres  of 
land,  value  $50  per  acre.  Married  Eliza  A.  Siger,  of  Shorem,  Vt.,  October  9, 
1852;  she  was  born  March  26,  1814;  are  members  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal 
Church  of  Marengo  ;  has  one  child  living ;  had  one  son,  who  died  in  the  hospital, 
at  Springfield,  Mo.,  during  the  Rebellion. 

RILEY,  B.,  Farmer,  Dairyman  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  11  ;  Marengo  P.  O. ;  born 
in  Ireland  in  1825;  came  to  America  twenty-five  years  ago,  and  to  McHenry  Co. 
about  twenty-three  years  ago ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  f  25  per  acre ;  was 
School  Director  three  years.  Married  Mary  Burchell  in  1855 ;  she  was  born  in 
Ireland  in  1835 ;  has  eight  children  living — Timothy,  Michael,  Thomas,  Barthol- 
omew, John,  Henry,  William  and  Edward. 

RILEY,  JERRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;   Marengo  P.  0. 
RILEY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
ROBB,  CHARLES,  Stock  Buyer;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
RODERICK,  J.  M.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
ROGERS,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
ROSS,  ROGER,  Laborer ;  Taylor  st.,  Marengo. 
ROSE,  PETER,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
ROWE,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
ROWE,  R.  F.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
ROWE,  R.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
ROGERS,  J.  S.,  Nurseryman  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 


266  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

ROWLAND,  SAMUEL,  Pension  Agent;  Main  st.,  Mareugo. 
RYAN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

RYDER,  ALMON  A.,  Hotel  and  Livery  Stable  ;  Marengo ;  born  in  town  of 
Alden,  McHenry  Co,  April  22,  1843;  owns  a  hotel.  Married  Minorca  Hog- 
obaum  in  Marengo,  February  11,  1873  ;•  no  children. 

S AFFORD,  FRANK,  Retired ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
SANDERS,  WH.  H.,  Harness  Maker;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
SAMPTER,  GEORGE,  Clothier  ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
SANDERS,  GEO.  W.,  Jeweler;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
SCHWAGER,  AUGUSTUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SCOTT,  R.  D.,  Dealer  in  Pianos ;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 
SEARS,  H.  A.,  Laborer  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 

SEARS,  Z.  W.,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairyman  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Bristol,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  4,  1812  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  October, 
1839  ;  owns  520  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre  ;  has  a  large  stone  quarry  on 
farm.  Married  Louisa  J.  Harris,  of  Sheldon,  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  19, 
1846  ;  she  was  born  December  4,  1826  ;  had  four  children.  Members  of  Congre- 
gational Church  of  Garden  Prairie. 

SHUTLEFF,  A.  J.,  Stock  Buyer;  Main  st,,  Marengo. 
SHANNELL,  JEFF.,  Laborer;  Deitz  st.,  Marengo. 
SHERMAN,  0.  G.,  Photographer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
SHEARER,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SHEARER,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
SHEARER,  MARVIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SHILLINGTON,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  County 
Loraine,  Ireland,  1816;  came  10  United  States  1843,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  1865  ; 
owns  111  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre.  Married  Ellen  Kelley  (second  wife), 
of  Roscommon,  Ireland,  November  16,  1861  ;  has  four  children,  all  living.  Mem- 
bers of  Catholic  Church  of  Marengo. 

SIMONS,  JULIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SIMONS,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SIMONS,  FRANK,  Laborer ;  Marengo  Township. 
SIMONS,  C.  D.,  Laborer  ;   Marengo  Township. 

SIMPKINS,  G.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Coral  Town- 
ship, McHenry  Co.,  September  23,  1842  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per 
acre ;  has  a  stone  quarry  of  20  acres.  Married  Mary  E.  Pierce,  of  East  Durham, 
Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  3,  1872;  she  was  born  July  18,  1853;  has  three 
children,  two  girls  and  one  boy. 

SKINNER,  E.  B.,  Carriage  Maker;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
SMITH,  WARREN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SMITH,  A.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SMITH,  HULETT,  Insurance  Agent;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  267 

SMITH,  JOEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SMITH,  P.  B.,  Merchant;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

SMITH,  FRED.  A.,  Manufacturer  of  Wind  Mills;  State  St.,  Marengo. 

SMITH,  E.  K  ,  Law  Student;  State  st.,  Marengo.  ^ 

SPENCER,  LEROY,  Laborer ;  Main  st,  Marengo. 

SPENCER,  CALVIN,  Farmer ;  Marengo ;  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October 
6,  1807  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  September  14,  1835  ;  made  the  first  claim  same 
day  to  land — now  the  village  of  Marengo ;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $8,000  ; 
has  been  member  of  Board  of  Trustees  four  years.  Married  Mary  Ann  Hance,  in 
Seneca  Co.,  Ohio,  February  18,  1828 ;  has  seven  children  ;  kept  hotel,  also,  from 
1836  to  1842. 

SPITZ ER,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SPLAIN,  MORRIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SPONABLE,  GEO.  W.,  Farmer  ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
SPERRY,  ANSON,  Attorney  at  Law  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

SPILLANE.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Cork,  Ireland,  May, 
1830;  came  to  America  1842,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  November  25,  1854;  owns 
40  acres  of  land ;  value,  $30  per  acre.  Married  .  Hanora  Noonan,  of  Cork,  Ire- 
land, November  8,  1854 ;  had  ten  children,  all  living.  Catholic. 

STEARNES.  LUTHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 

STEDMAN,  D.  A.,  Joiner;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 

STETSON,  M.  B.,  Clerk;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

STONE,  0.  B.,  REV.,  Baptist  Minister;  Prairie  st,  Marengo. 

STEWART,  A.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Marengo  P.  0. 

STEWART,  WM.  C.,  Druggist  and  Postmaster;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

STEWART,  JANE,  Mrs.,  Residence,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  En- 
gland, in  1800  ;  came  to  America  1836,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  1839 ;  owns  280  acres 
of  land,  value  $50  per  acre ;  has  seven  children  living,  Elizabeth,  Jennette,  Alex- 
ander, Stephen,  John  A.,  Win.  H.  and  Kate. 

STRICKLAND,  CHARLES,  Writing  Master  ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 

STYRES,  WILLIAM,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

STULL,  THOS.  W.,  Physician ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

STULL,  JOEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

STULL,  LEFLER,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

STYRES,  ABRAHAM,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

STONE,  CHARLES,  Painter  ;  Prairie  st,  Marengo. 

SULLIVAN,  WILLIAM,  Painter  ;  Prairie  St.,  Marengo. 

SWAIN,  ISAAC,  Farmer  Sec.  19 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  O. 

SWAIN,  LOT,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 

SWAIN,  WILLARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 

SYLVESTER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

TALBOTT,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

TAYLOR,  FRANK,  Painter;  Prairie  st,  Marengo. 


268  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

THOMPSON,  WM.  M.,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 
TEEPLE,  J.  C.,  Lumber  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
THOMPSON,  WM.,  Grocer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

TrfORNE,  HENRY  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  Marengo  P.O.;  born  in  Canada, 
March  27, 1820  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1840  ;  owns  320  acres  of  land.  Married 
C.  M.  Cobb,  daughter  of  W.  Cobb,  of  Cazenovia,  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  26, 
1845  :  has  two  children. 

THORNE,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  Marengo  P.O. 
TREAT,  W.  A.,  Hardware  Dealer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
TOBIN,  CORNELIUS,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
TRUESDELL,  B.  W.,  Laborer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

TRIP,  O.  A.,  Farmer,  Sees.  6  and  7  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. ;  born  in  Boone  Co.,  111., 
September  20,  1846  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre.  Married  Sarah 
M.  Isbell,  of  Washington  Co.,  Mo.,  September  28,  1873 ;  she  was  born  March  15, 
1848;  has  two  children,  both  living.  Mrs.  Tripp  moved  to  California  when  two 
years  old  and  remained  there  eleven  years,  then  went  to  Nevada  and  remained  there 
until  married,  when  they  came  to  this  State. 

VAIL,  J.  I..  Dry  Goods  Clerk ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

VAN  DERVEER,  WM.,  Dry  Goods  Clerk ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

VAIL,  E.  P.,  Dealer  in  Butter,  Eggs  and  Cheese  ;  Marengo ;  born  in  Middletown, 
Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  February  15,  1834 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1855  ;  owns  house 
and  lot.  Married  Caroline  Bassett,  of  Cortland,  Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  23, 
1860  ;  had  one  boy,  since  dead. 

VAIL,  ANSON,  Constable;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
VAIL,  E.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
VAIL,  A.  I.,  Horse  Dealer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
VAN  ALSTYN,  E.  B.,  Grocer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
VAN  ALSTYN,  CHARLES,  Clerk ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
VASEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
VAUGHTER,  J.  G.,  Retired  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
VENARD,  JOHN,  Horse  Doctor ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
WAGER,  RUBEN,  Retired  ;  Washington  st.,  Marengo. 
WARE,  GEORGE,  Carpenter ;  State  St.,  Marengo. 
WALLING,  ALEX.,  Blacksmith;  State  st,  Marengo. 
WASHBURN,  SILAS,  Laborer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
WARREN,  J.  F.,  Lumber  Dealer ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 

WASHBURN,  NELSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Otsego 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  9,  1836;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1862  ;  rents  the  Hutchin- 
son  estate.  Married  Isabella  Sawyer,  in  1866  ;  she  was  born  in  Stockbridge,  Vt., 
February  27,  1837  ;  has  four  children  living. 

WATENPAUCH,  ISAAC,  Retired  Farmer ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 
WARE.  CHARLES,  Carpenter  ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  .  269 

WEAVER,  JAMES  J.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Holmesville,  Holmes  Co.,  Ohio,  May  15,  1839  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
fall  of  1845  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $2,500  ;  was  private  in  Co.  A,  Fif- 
teenth Regt.  111.  Inf.,  eighteen  months.  Married  Melissa  J.  Pease,  of  Marengo, 
McHenry  Co.,  111.,  November  17,  1864;  she  was  born  December  10,  1839;  had 
five  children,  four  living. 

WEBB,  F.,  Carpenter  ;  State  St.,  Marengo. 

WEEKS,  GEO.  R.,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer  ;  State  and  Main  sts.,  Marengo. 

WELCH,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Marengo  P.  0.    . 

WELCH,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WELCH,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WELCH,  DANIEL,  Laborer;  State  st,  Marengo. 

WELLS,  J.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Railroad  st.,  Marengo. 

WELLS,  P.  L.,  Miller  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 


G.  V.,  President  of  First  National  Bank  ;  Marengo  ;  born  in  Jefferson 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  22,  1808  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  16,  1858  ;  value  of  pYoperty 
$11,000  ;  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace  fifteen  years,  also  Town  and  Corporation 
Clerk  five  years.  Married  Matilda  Warner,  of  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  31, 
1829  ;  had  four  children,  two  dead  and  two  living. 

WERNHAM,  S.  C.,  Physician  ;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
WELLS,  RICHARD,  Laborer;  State  st.,  Marengo.: 
WEST,  ROSCOE,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WEST,  W.  E.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  3  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Madi- 
son Co.,  Ohio,  August  4,  1823,  came  to  Elgin,  III,  1836,  and  to  McHenry  Co. 
February  25,  1876  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre  ;  was  member  of 
Co.  B,  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-ninth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Arvilla  Lewis, 
of  Stockholm,  March  8,  1855  ;  she  was  born  February  8,  1831  ;  has  two  children, 
both  members  of  M.  E.  Church. 

WHITE,  R.  G.,  Agricultura  Implement  Dealer  ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
WHITE,  R.  A.,  Retired  Farmer;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 

WHITE,  MARCUS,  Farmer,  Sees.  30  and  31  ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0.,  Boone 
Co.  ;  born  in  Orange  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  28,  1803  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  June, 
1839  ;  owns  425  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre.  Married  Elizabeth  McConnell 
January  26,  1826,  who  died  March  4,  1860.  Married  Mrs.  Fannie  M.  Woods 
(second  wife),  of  Montague,  Mass.,  February  7,  1865  ;  he  had]three  children  by  first 
marriage,  one  living  ;  she  had  three  by  first  marriage,  one  living. 

WILLIAMS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;   Marengo  P.  0. 
WILLARD,  A.,  Laborer  ;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 
WILLARD,  R.,  Laborer  ;  Mormon  st.,  Marengo. 
WILSON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WILSON,  CHARLES,  Laborer;  Marengo  Township. 


270  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

WOLLEBEN,  A.  R.,  Traveling  Agent ;  State  st.,  Marengo. 
WOOD,  W.  D.,  Telegraph  Operator  (Depot) ;  State  st,  Marengo. 
WOODARD,  J.  M.,  Retired  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 
WOODRUFF,  JESSE,  Farmer,  Sec.  11,  Marengo  P.  0. 
WOODARD,  H.  L.,  Laborer;  Prairie  st.,  Marengo. 
WOODARD,  LORIN,  Nurseryman  ;  Main  st.,  Marengo. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


271 


MARENGO  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


FIEST  NATIONAL  BANK, 

G.  V.  MILLS,  President, 

K.  M.  PATRICK,  Cashier, 

ST-A-TE     ST. 


JAMES  BURCIN, 


STATE    ST. 


J.  H.  DEITZ, 

MACHINE  SHOP, 


STATE    ST. 


C.  W.  INCERSOLL, 

Grain  Buyer,  Shipper,  etc., 

DEALER   IN    SEEDS,    ETC., 
ST. 


A.  B.  COON, 

ATTORNEY  AT  LA¥, 


STATE    ST. 


J.  C.  HINDES, 

IMPROYED  DRIVE  WELL,  IRON  PUMPS 

AND  WIND-MILLS, 
RAILROAD    STREET, 


E.  P.  VAIL, 

DEALER    IN 

BUTTER,  EGGS  and  CHEESE 


STATE    ST. 


C.  E.  KELLEY, 

Foundry  and   Machine  Shop,  Wood  and 
Iron  Pumps,  Horse  Powers 

and  Engines, 
RAILROAD    STREET. 


GEORGE  GRECO, 

Livery,  Feed  and  Sale  Stable, 


EZRA  O.  KNAPP, 

MEAT  MARKET, 


PRAIRIE    ST. 


STATE    ST. 


E.  S.  CALDWELL, 

Drive  Wells,  Iron  and  Wood  Pumps,  Wind- 
Mills,  Gas  Pipe,  Patentee  of  the  Well 
Auger;  Wells  Bored  and  Filled. 

RAILROAD  ST. 


CHARLES  W.  PEASE, 


STATE    ST. 


RYDER'S  HOTEL, 

A.  A.  RYDER,  Proprietor, 

State    and.    Prairie    Streets. 


272  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


MARENGO  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

ABBOTT,  W.  P.,  &  SON,  General  Merchants,  cor.  State  and  Prairie  sts. 

ADAMS,  J.  Q.,  Dentist,  Stats  and  Washington  sts. 

BELDIN,  J.  T.,  Jeweler,  State  st. 

BLOODGOOD,  WILLARD,  Boots  and  Shoes,  State  st. 

BULARD,  J.  H.,  Jeweler,  Ann  and  Main  sts. 

CASELY,  &  ABBOTT,  Furniture  Dealers,  State  st. 

CORSON,  ALFRED,  Marble  Yard,  State  st. 

CRISSEY  S.  A.,  Harness  and  Hardware,  Main  st. 

CURTISS,  IRA  R.,  Attorney  at  Law,  State  st. 

CLARK,  C.  G.,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Main  st. 

CRANDALL,  H.  A.,  Mason,  Forest  st. 

CRUMB,  DARIUS,  Lumber  Yard,  Main  st. 

DAUGHERTY,  WILLIAM,  Boots  and  Shoes,  State  st. 

EDWARDS,  C.  Y.,  Nursery,  Washington  st. 

GOCHEY,  J.  A.,  Blacksmith,  State  st. 

GREEN,  J.  W.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  State  st. 

GOODRICH,  E.  J.,  Furniture  Dealer,  State  st. 

GRIFFIN,  JOSEPH,  Grocer,  State  st. 

HANCE,  JOHN,  Grocer,  Main  st. 

HAGAR,  ABNER,  DR.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Main  st. 

HERELEY,  DANIEL,  JR.,  Grocer,  State  st. 

HOVEY  &  WILSON,  Meat  Market,  Main  st. 

HUNGERFORD,  GEORGE,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Main  st. 

McGOVERN  &  O'BRIEN,  Grocers,  State  st. 

MESICK,  WM.  H.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Main  st. 

MUNGER,  GEORGE,  Tobacconist.  State  st. 

NORRIS,  W.  W.,  Grocer,  State  st. 

PATRICK,  R.  M.  &  F.  W.,  &  Co.,  Dry  Goods,  Drugs  and  Groceries,  State  st. 

PARKHURST,  P.  T.,  Boots  and  Shoes,  State  st. 

PECK,  DANIEL  E.,  Nursery,  Washington  st. 

PARKER  &  SMITH,  Dry  Goods  and  Groceries,  State  st. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McIIENRY  COUNTY.  273 

PHINNEY,  D.  P.,  Paints  and  Oils,  Washington  st. 

REN  WICK,  GEO.  F.,  Hardware,  State  st. 

RYDER,  A.  A.,  Proprietor  Ryder's  Hotel,  State  and  Prairie  sts. 

SCOTT,  R.  D.,  Musical  Instruments,  Organs,  Pianos,  etc.,  Deitz  st. 

SHERMAN,  C.  G.,  Photograph  Gallery,  State  st. 

SKINNER,  E.  B.,  Carriage  Maker,  State  st. 

SANDERS,  GEO.  W.,  Jeweler,  State  st. 

SAMPTER,  GEO.,  Merchant  Tailor,  State  st. 

STULL,  THOMAS  W.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  State  st. 

TREAT,  WARREN  A.,  Hardware,  State  st. 

THOMPSON,  WM.,  Grocer,  Main  st. 

VAN  ALSTYN,  E.  B.,  Grocer,  State  st. 

WARREN  &  PEEPLE,  Lumber  Dealers,  State  st. 

WEEKES,  GEO.  R..  Boots  and  Shoes,  State  and  Main  sts. 

WELLS,  P.  L.,  Miller,  Prairie  st. 


274  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


McHENRY  TOWNSHIP. 

ABBOTT,  ADELBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Ostend  P.  0. 

ABBOTT,  F.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

ADAMS,  NICHOLAS,  Lives  with  his  son  Matthias,  Sec.  12  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

ADAMS,  CASTOR,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

ADAMS,  MATTHIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

ADAMS,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BALDWIN,  S.  W.,  School  Teacher  ;  McIIenry. 

B ARKENHAZEN,  AUGUST,  Laborer ;  Johnsburg. 

BARNEY,  J.  F.,  Stone  Mason  and  Plasterer ;  Ringwood. 

BARNEY,  C.  E.,  Laborer ;  Ringwood. 

BASSETT,  J.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

BASSETT,  W.,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  30  ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

BARBIAN,  NICHOLAS,  Cooper ;  McHenry. 

BOOMER,  A.  P.,  Bridge  Builder  ;  W.  McHenry. 

BECKER,  JACOB,  Merchant  Tailor  and  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods  ;  McHenry  ; 
born  in  New  Shasburg,  Prussia,  September  8,  1848 ;  came  to  the  United  States  in 
1867  ;  settled  at  Fond  du  Lac  July  16, 1867  ;  moved  to  Kenosha  July  8, 1871,  and 
to  McHenry  March  14,  1876 ;  was  foreman  of  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  in  Kenosha, 
in  1874.  Married  Lizzie  Wagner  September  8,  1874,  who  was  born  in  Fleisheim, 
Prussia ;  has  two  children — Lizzie,  born  in  Kenosha  June  28,  1875  ;  and  Gertrude, 
born  in  MoHenry  October  12,  1876. 

BECKWITH,  CHAUNCEY,  Farmer;  W.  McHenry. 

BECKWITH,  FANNIE  A.,  Widow  of  Ira ;  W.  McHenry. 

BECKWITH,  GEORGE,  Farmer  ;  W.  McHenry. 

BEERS,  E.  A.,  Physician  ;  McHenry. 

BENTFIELD,  JOSEPH,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer;  McHenry. 

BENALKIN,  MARG ARETHA,  Widow,  Sec.  24 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BENALKIN,  HENRY,  Laborer ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BENTES,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

BENTES,  STEPHEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

BEST,  FRANCIS,  Baker;  McHenry. 

BIEHLER,  THEODORE,  Wagon  and  Carriage  Maker;  Johnsburg. 

BISHOP,  JACOB,  Stone  Mason  and  Plasterer ;  McHenry. 

BISHOP,  R.,  Attorney  at  Law  and  Banker  ;  McHenry ;  born  in  Gainesville,  Wyo- 
ming Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  16,  1824;  worked  as  blacksmith  twenty  years;  came  to 


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DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY  275 

McIIenry  Co.  in  1844 ;  owns  1,000  acres  of  land ;  owner  of  tho  Fox  River  Valley 
Flouring  Mills  at  Me  Henry ;  one-half  owner  of  Farmers'  Bank,  Woodstock,  and 
manufacturer  of  all  kinds  of  Farming  Implements  ;  has  been  Supervisor  thirteen 
years,  and  member  of  the  Twenty-eighth  General  Assembly.  Married  Mary  Morris 
in  McHenry,  October,  6,  1849,  who  was  born  in  Yates  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  13,  1827 ; 
has  two  children — Ormis,  born  in  McHenry  in  1851,  and  Lola,  born  August  13, 
1855. 

BISHOP,  0.,  Hardware  and  Agricultural  Implement  Dealer  ;  McHenry. 

BLECK,  NICHOLAS,  Blacksmith;  Ringwood. 

BLECK,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BLECK,  MATTHIAS,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BLECK  &  BROS.,  Furniture  Dealers ;  McHenry. 

BLECK,  J.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Johnsburg. 

BLECK,  MATTHIAS,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BLECK,  P.  W.,  General  Merchant ;  McHenry. 

BOHER,  JOSEPH,  Laborer;  McIIenry. 

BOUSLETT,  LEONARD,  Dry  Goods  Merchant;  Johnsburg. 

BOUSLETT,  JACOB,  Saloon  Keeper ;  McHenry. 

BOYLE,  MARTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BRAHAN,  MICHAEL,  Laborer;  W.  McHenry. 

BRESEE,  EDSON,  Superintendent  Pickle  Factory ;  McHenry. 

BREYER,  FREDERICK,  Teamster;  W.  McIIenry. 

BRIFIELD,  BERNARD,  Farmer,  Sjc.  29,  R.  9 ;  McIIenry  P.  0. 

BROWN,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Auburn, 
Fayette  Co.,  la.,  September  22,  1854  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Fannie  E. 
Sullivan  December  28,  1875,  who  was  born  in  Wisconsin  January  10,  1860. 

BROWN,  H.  F.,  Physician ;  McHenry. 
BROTT,  SIMON  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Ostend  P.  O. 
BUCKLIN.  GEO.  A.,  General  Merchant ;  McIIenry. 
BUCK,  JOSEPH,  Saloon  Keeper  and  Farmer  ;  McHenry. 

BTJCKLAND,  R.  A.,  Cheese  Manufacturer  and  Nurseryman,  Ringwood  ;  born  in 
Brandon,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  February  22,  1827  ;  came  to  Kane  Co.  in  1849,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  1854 ;  worked  in  Engineering  Department  of  Fox  River  Valley 
Railroad  four  years ;  then  removed  to  Wisconsin,  and  returned  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
18G6.  Married  Laura  E.  Smith,  of  Smith  Corners,  McIIenry  Co.,  in  February, 
1855,  who  died  in  June,  1839;  'had  four  children,  all  living.  Married  Harriet 
Pike,  of  Plymouth,  N.  II.,  in  August,  1871. 

BUESSER,  ELIZABETH,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Henry,  Sec.  13;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

BUGNER,  JOHN,  Farmer;  Juhnsburg. 

BUGNER,  MARTIN,  Laborer;  Johnsburg. 

BUGBEE,  ORSON,  Clerk  of  P.rry  &  Martin;  McIIenry. 

BUSS,  BERNARD.  Depot  Agent  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R. ;  McHenry. 

BUTLER,  RICHARD,  Laboicr ;  W.  McHenry. 


276  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

CARR,  WM.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

CARR,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

CARR,  JABEZ,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

CARR,  R.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Ringwood  P.  O. 

CARR,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec;  8 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

CARTER,  C.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

CHARLES,  CHARLES,  Saloon  Keeper ;  Johnsburg. 

CHASE,  JOSHUA,  Carpenter ;  Ringwood. 

CHASE,  ELI  F.,  Farmer ;  Ringwood. 

CHASE,  H.  J.,  Lives  with  father,  Joshua ;  Ringwood. 

CHASE,  MINARD  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

CLARK,  CHARLES  E.,  Steamboatman  ;  McHenry. 

CLAXTON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

CLEARY,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COATS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

COATS,  JOHN,  Lives  on  farm  of  G.  Swazey,  Sec.  4  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

COLBY,  HENRY,  Druggist  and  Town  Clerk;  McHenry. 

COLBY,  N.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COLBY,  ALLAN  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COLBY,  WALLACE,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COLBY,  PAGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  McHenry  P.  0.  * 

COLBY,  WILLIARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COLBY,  GEO.  W.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  23;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COLBY,  CHAS.  E.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  22 ;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born 
in  McHenry  Township,  September  14,  1844;  lived  in  county  ever  since  ;  owns  176f 
acres  of  land.  Married  Arminda  F.  Talbott,  in  Nunda  Township,  McHenry  Co., 
December  25,  1864,  who  was  born  in  Lake  Co.,  February  19,  1845  ;  has  two  chil- 
dren— Fred.  T.,  born  October  24,  1865,  and  Caroline  M.,  born  February  2,  1876. 

COLEMAN,  FRANZ,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  Range  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COLEM AN,  MATTHIAS,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 

COLYER,  SHELDON,  Miller;  McHenry. 

COVILL,  SIMON,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  31,  Range  9;  McHenry  P.  0. 

COVILL,  WM.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  Range  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

CRABTREE,  0.  C.,  Blacksmith;  W.  McHenry. 

CRISTY,  JOS.  W.,  General  Merchant  and  Postmaster;  Ringwood. 

CURTIS,  C.  B.,  Farmer  and  Proprietor  Pickle  Factory  ;  McHenry. 

CURTIS,  GEORGE,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 

CUSTER,  HOB  ART,  Laborer ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

DANNY,  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

DATES,  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Ringwood  P.  O. 

DAVIS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  W.  McHenry. 

DAYMENT,  THOMAS,  Miller ;  W.  McHenry. 

DEAS,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

DEGEN,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  277 

DIETRICH,  THpMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9 ;  McHcnry  P.  O. 

DODGE,  SOLOMON,  Farmer  and  Mechanic  ;  Ringwood ;  born  in  Johnson, 
Lamoille  Co.,  Vt.,  April  20,  1811  ;  came  to  this  county  in  October,  1844;  owns 
25  acres  in  Ringwood.  Married  Mary  A.  Halsy,  September  19,  1869,  of  English. 
Prairie,  McHenry  Co.,  September  8,  1840  ;  has  one  child,  Edmund  Herbert  Dodge, 
born  May  23,  1873. 

DODGE,  AMOS,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
DODGE,  ERWIN,  works  with  father,  Sec.  4;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
DODGE,  WILLIAM,  works  with  father,  Sec.  4 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
DRAPER,  JOSEPH,  Blacksmith  and  Carpenter  ;  W.  McHenry. 
DUFIELD,  J.  A.,  Sewing  Machine  Agent;  W.  McHenry. 
DUNN,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  McHenry  P.  0. 
DYER,  ERWIN,  Laborer  ;  W.  McHenry. 
EDWARDS,  ROYAL,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  McHenry. 
ELLIS,  F.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

ELDRIDGE,  C.  T.,  Produce  and  Stock  Dealer ;  McHenry  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Ran- 
dall, Kenosha  Co.,  Wis.,  June  15,  1841 ;  came  to  this  county  April  1,  1874  ;  owns 
village  lot ;  was  in  First  Wisconsin  Heavy  Artillery.  Married  L.  M.  Carpenter, 
April  12,  1870,  who  was  born  in  Goshen,  Hampshire  Co.,  Mass.,  August  31,  1843, 
and  came  to  Wisconsin  when  five  years  old  ;  had  three  children — George  Archie, 
born  January  31,  1871;  Lottie  A.,  born  October  2.  1872,  died  April  9,  1874,  and 
Harry,  born  April  11,  1875. 

ELLSWORTH,  F.  B. ;  W.  McHenry  P.  0. 
ENGELN,  MATTHIAS,  Gunsmith  ;  McHenry. 
EVANSON,  JOHN,  General  Merchant ;  W.  McHenry. 
EVERSON,  -    -  General  Merchant ;  McHenry. 

FEGERS,  H.  M.,  Rev.,  Johnsburg ;  born  in  Prussia,  April  18,  1843 ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  February  27,  1869;  graduated  in  the  "University  of  St.  Mary's  of 
the  Lake,"  Chicago,  in  1867,  and  in  the  Seminary  of  St.  Francis,  Milwaukee,  in 
1868  ;  ordained  Clergyman  of  the  Catholic  Church  January  29,  1869. 

FESTERS,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
FISHER,  AUGUST,  Butcher  ;  McHenry. 
FISHER,  WILLIAM,  Butcher;  McHenry. 
FLUSKEY,  J.  S.,  Harness  Maker;  McHenry. 
FORTH,  WM.,  JR.,  Labour;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
FORD,  B.  A.,  Photographer ;  McHeury  P.  0. 
FRANCISCO,  CHAUNCEY,  Stone  Mason  ;  McHenry. 
FRANCISCO,  S.,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  31 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 
FRANC  fSCO,  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Ostend  P.  0. 
FRANCISCO,  JOHN,  Farmer:  Ostend  P.  0. 
FRANCISCO,  ALBERT.  Farmer;  Ostend  P.  0. 
FRANCISCO,  LEVI,  Farmer;  Ostend  P.  O. 


278  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNT*. 

FRANCISCO,  LUCIAN,  Manufacturer  of  Carriages,  Wagons  and  Farming 
Implements;  W.  McHenry ;  born  near  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  July  28,  1827;  came 
to  this  county  in  1847  ;  owns  247  acres  of  land,  and  three  lots  in  town.  Married 
Julia  Kimball,  December  1,  1861  ;  born  September  19,  1843;  had  seven  children, 
six  living — Martha  Jane,  September  27,  1863;  Jason,  April  3,  1865 /,  Alonzo 
Beda,  March  12,  1867;  Eva,  October  19,1869;  Rosa  Luvilla,  September  18, 
1870;  Willie  Guy,  September  1,  1872,  and  Tamason,  August  19,  1874,  died 
August  29,  1875. 

FRENCH,  CHARLES,  Laborer ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

FRETT,  WILLIAM  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRETT,  ALBANY,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

FRIZER,  JOHN,  Laborer;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  STEPHEN  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  JOHN,  Sa.,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  KATHARINA,  Widow,  Sec.  1 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  PETER]  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  R.  9;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  MATTHIAS.  Sa.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  N.  L.,  Farmer,Sec.  12  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  STEPHEN,  2D,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Johnsburg  P.  O. 

FRIEND,  MATTHEW  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

FRIEND,  JOSEPH,  Sa.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner,  Sec.  14 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

GAGE,  GEORGE,  Surveyor;  McHenry;  born  in  Litchfield,  Herkimer  Co.,  N. 
J.,  August  30,  1813  ;  came  to  Illinois  in  May,  1835 ;  settled  at  Gage's  Luke,  Mc- 
Henry Co.  (now  Lake  Co.),  November,  1835 ;  County  Surveyor,  Representative 
and  Senator  in  State  Legislature.  Married  Martha  Persis  Heald,  July  4,  1838 ; 
she  was  born  in  Frankfort,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  7,  1817  ;  has  four  chil- 
dren—Alsina,  born  October  5,  1839;  Ellen,  May  31,  1844;  Maria,  May  2,  1847, 
and  Georgia,  May  7,  1849 ;  all  married,  living  near  home. 

GIBSON,  RILEY,  Farmer,  Sec,  32,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
GIFFORD,  J.  C.,  Fanner,  Sec.  27  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
GIESLER,  PHILIP,  General  Merchant ;  Johnsburg. 
GILBERT,  B.,  Grocer  and  Crockery  Merchant ;  W.  McHenry. 
GILBERT,  A.  B.,  Druggist ;  W.  McHenry. 
GILLIS,  JOSEPH,  Saloon  Keeper ;  McHenry. 

GRANGER,  F.  K.,  Attorney  at  Law  aud  General  Merchant ;  McHenry ;  born 
in  Sodus  Township,  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  16,  1832;  came  to  McHen'y  Co.  in 
1855 ;  member  of  the  Twenty-eighth,  Twenty-ninth  and  Thirtieth  General  Assem- 
bly, and  reflected  to  Legislature  at  Presidential  election  of  1876  ;  had  four  children 
by  second  wife — Ada  Augusta,  Alciion  Case,  Charles  Henry  and  Edwin  Parsons. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  279 

GREGORY,  H.  S.,  Harness  Maker;  McHenry. 

GRISWOLD,  E.,  Farmer;  McHenry. 

GREEN,  JOHN,  Farmer ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

GRtSWOLD,  W.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

HABART,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 

HALL,  E.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

HALL,  CLARK,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  19  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

HALPIN,  THOMAS,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 

HALL,  DAVID,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  19 ;  Ringwood  P.  0.  * 

HANLEY,  S.  B.,  Miller;  W.  McHenry. 

HANLEY,  E.  J.,  Brakeman  ;  W.  McHenry. 

H  ANLEY,  A.  H.,  Farmer,  Miller  and  Brickmaker,  Sec.  34;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born 
at  Olean,  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  23,  1816  ;  lived  in  Hector,  Tompkins  Co., 
N.  Y.,  until  1836 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March  7,  1837,  all  the  way  by  wagon, 
then  20  years  of  age ;  owns  760  acres  of  land.  Married  Susan  Sherman,  October 
3, 1841 ;  she  was  born  December  15,  1819  ;  had  five  children — Emma,  born  July 
30,  1842,  lived  thirty  days ;  Samuel  Benson,  August  29,  1843 ;  George  Hamilton, 
May  9,  1846;  John  Edwin,  January  16,  1849;  Daniel  Francis,  November  22 
1863 ;  sons  living  on  the  farm. 

HARRISON,  WM.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
HARRISON,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Capitalist ;  Ringwood. 
HARRISON,  CHARLES,  Depot  Agent ;  Ringwood. 
HARSH,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
HAUPRICH,  PHILIP,  Blacksmith  ;  McHenry. 
HAWKINS,  WILLIAM,  Harness  Maker ;  McHenry. 

HEB  ARD,  F.  A.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  McHenry ;  born  in  Ulster  Township, 
Bradford  Co.,  Pa.,  January  31,  1816  ;  came  to  this  county  October  3,  1846;  owns 
three  acres  in  McHenry.  Married  Eliza  E.  Tuttle,  October  12,  1842,  who  was  born 
March  31,  1814,  and  died  in  Brown  Co.,  Minn.,  August  12, 1861  ;  had  two  children 
— NizzaD.,  born  August  15,  1850  ;  Florence  J.,  September  20,  1834,  died  October 
10,  1854.  Married  Mrs,  Mary  A.  Plummer,  July  12,  1862  (maiden  name  Fisher), 
who  was  born  in  Charlotte,  Me.,  May  17,  1825.  Eldest  daughter  married  R. 
Holly. 

HEIN,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R,  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
HEIN,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
HENNER,  J.  P.^  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
HENNER,  MATTHIAS,  Saloon  Keeper;  Johnsburg. 
HERBES,  JOHN,  Brewer ;  McHenry. 
HESS,  NICHOLAS,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
HETZEL,  JACOB,  Barber ;  McHenry. 
HINES,  J.  S.,  Farmer ;  W.  McHenry. 

HOB  ART,  ELIZA  A.,  Mrs.,  Widow,  Sec.  30  ;  Ostend  P.  0.  Married  Lucius 
J.  Hobart,  April  6,  1847  ;  born  Feb.  12,  1822  and  died  October  9, 1869.  She  was 


280  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

born  in  Yorkshire,  England,  March  27,  1827  ;  came  to  this  country  June  17,  1836, 
with  her  father  Matthew  and  mother  Sarah  Carr ;  owns  157  acres  of  land ;  has  six 
children,  two  married,  the  rest  living  with  mother. 

HOGAN,  THOMAS,  Laborer  ;  W.  McHenry. 

HOGAN,  JOHN,  Miller  ;  McHenry. 

HOLMES,  H.  D.,  Laborer;  McHenry. 

HOLMES,  H.  N.,  Carpenter  and  Wagon  Maker;  McHenry. 

HOLMES.  N.  L.,  Laborer;  McHenry. 

HOWlRD,  CHESTER,  Trapper  and  Hunter;  McHenry. 

HOWARD,  ORLANDO  J.,  Physician  ;  McHenry  ;  born  in  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y., 
October  12,  181G  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  January  6,  1867  ;  owns  four«lots  and  resi- 
dence and  store,  valued  at  $4,000 ;  was  Postmaster  in  Ohio,  under  Abraham  Lin- 
coln's Administration.  Married  Juliet  Gould,  of  Hopkinton,  St.  Lawrence  Co., 
N.  Y..  February  14,  1836 ;  had  six  children.  Married  Rebecca  C.  Hamilton,  of 
Hartford,  Conn.,  April  15,  1875. 

HOWE,  EUGENE,  Clerk  for  J.  Storey;  McHenry. 
HOWE,  EDGAR,  Saloon  Keeper;  McHenry. 
HOWE,  A.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
HOWE,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

HUEMANN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  McHenry  P.O.;  born  in  Coblentz, 
Prussia,  August  7,  1827  ;  came  to  the  United  States  November  15,  1851,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  June  23,  1852  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,500 ;  has  been 
Town  Collector  two  years,  and  Assessor  five  years.  Married  Margaret  Smith,  of 
Coblentz,  Prussia,  September  14, 1854;  had  ten  children,  all  living. 

HUTSON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
INGALS,  D.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
INGALS,  A.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Ostend  P.  0. 
JACOBS,  JOHN,  Farmer;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
JECKS,  WM.  A.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  29  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
JECKS,  ISAAC,  Farmer;  Sec.  29;  McHenry  P.  0. 
JORDAN,  CHAS.  B.,  Clerk  for  Perry  &  Martin  ;   McHenry. 
JUNG,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
JUNG,  FRANK,  Farmer  and  Teacher;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
JUNGEN,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
JUSTEN,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
JUSTEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.   9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
KAMP.  PETER,  Mason  and  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
KARGES,  JOHN,  Proprietor  of  McHenry  House ;  McHenry. 
KEHR,  MATTHIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.   7,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
KERNEBECK,  B,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
KERNEBECK,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg,  P.  0. 
KELTER,  MICHAEL,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  McHenry. 
KIMBALL,  FRANK,  Laborer  ;  McHenry. 


DIRECTORY  OF  MoIIENRY  COUNTY.  281 

KISGEN,  HENRY,  Carpenter  and  Joiner  ;  McHenry. 

KING,  JACOB,  Farmer  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

KLEIN,  WM.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

KLAPPERICK,  P.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

KNOX,  THOMAS,  Saloon  Keeper ;   McHenry. 

KRETSHMER,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

KUHNARD,  CHARLES,  General  Merchant ;  Johnsburg. 

LADD,  J.  C., 'Lives  with  father.  Sec.  3  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

LADD,  WESLEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hebron,  Grafton 
Co.,  N.  H.,  December  5,  1810  ;  his  grandparents  were  the  first  settlers  of  New 
Hampshire;  his  mother's  name  was  Pike;  came  to  this  county  July,  1837,  and 
lives  where  first  located ;  owns  over  400  acres  of  land  as  homestead.  Married  Caro- 
line Colburn,  September  27,  1846  ;  born  in  same  town  April  7,  1811 ;  died  Octo- 
ber 1,  1853  ;  had  two  children,  James  C.,  born  August  12,  1847,  and  Frederica  E., 
April  3,  1849.  Married  Phoebe  Haley,  July  2,  1854  ;  born  in  Byron,  Genesee 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  6,  1827  ;  had  six  children — Amelia  S.,  born  July  2,  1855 ; 
Nellie  C.,  November  2, 1856  ;  Carrie  C.,  October  10,  1858  ;  Anna  E.,  December  13, 
1860— lived  twelve  days;  Elma  E.,  February  27,  1862;  Mary  A.,  March,  1865. 

LAWRENCE,  0.  L.,  Laborer ;  Ringwood. 
LAWRENCE,  JOSEPH,  Laborer ;  Ringwood. 
LAUGH  AM,  WILLIAM,  Stock  Dealer ;  Ringwood. 

LATTER,  NICOLAS,  Merchant  Tailor  and  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods  (of  the 
firm  of  Lauer  &  Becker)  ;  McHenry ;  born  in  Chicago,  August  9,  1849 ;  moved  to 
Kenosha,  1856 ;  came  to  McHenry  March  14,  1876  ;  has  worked  at  tailoring  for 
ten  years.  Married  Lizzie  Robling,  September  28,  1871,  who  was  born  in  Keno- 
sha, January  28,  1851  ;  has  one  child,  Berndiena,  born  in  Kenosha.  Wis.,  Decem- 
ber 6,  1875. 

LENZEN  JOHN,  Farmer  and  General  Produce  Merchant ;  McHenry ;  born  in 
Prussia,  April  8,  1843;  came  to  this  county  1852.  Married  Adelheid  K.  Kony, 
May  15,  1862,  who  was  born  in  Prussia,  March  13, 1844,  and  died  May  11,  1876 ; 
had  five  children — Benjamin,  born  April  21, 1863  ;  John  A.,  October  11, 1866;  An- 
nie, March  23,  1869,  who  died  November  21,  1870;  John  Martin,  May  18,  1871, 
who  died  May  20,  1871,  and  Maggie,  born  February  7,  1873.  Married  Mary 
Friend,  September  22, 1876,  who  was  born  in  Prussia,  December  18,  1855. 

LIEKEIN,  PETER,  Jeweler  ;   McHenry. 
LINCOLN,  ADDISON,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 
LUFF,  H.  D.,  Proprietor  Fox  River  Flouring  Mills. 
LUG,  MATTHIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
LUMLEY,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
LUMLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
LYNCH,  JAMES,  Painter ;  W.  McHenry. 
MADOLE,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
MARTIN,  A.  A..  General  Merchant ;   McHenry. 


282  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

MAYES,  F.  G.,  Merchant  Tailor  ;  McHenry. 

MAY,  GERTRUDE,  Mas.,  Widow.  Sec.  18.  R.  9 :  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

MAY,  MARTIN,  Blacksmith;  Johnsburg. 

MAY,  JOHN,  Lives  on  farm  of  Mrs.  Benalkin.  Sec.  24;  Johnsburg. 

MAYERS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9  ;  Johnsbury  P.  0. 

MADDEN,  HENRY,  Harness  Maker ;  McHenry. 

McOMBER,  JOHN,  SR.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  McHenry. 

McCRARY.  A.  C.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  W.  McHenry. 

MCLEAN,  H.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  McHenry  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Columbia  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  March  10,  1809;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  September,  1836;  owns  120  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $6,000  ;  located  the  town  of  Oswego,  Kendall  Co..  111.  ;  made  the 
first  claim,  in  1836,  to  land  now  McHenry.  Married  Ursula  Northrup,  of  McHeury 
Township,  May  17.  1849 ;  had  six  children  ;  one  dead. 

McLEAN,  W.  A.,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  22  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
McOMBER  H.  M.,  Clerk  of  0.  Bishop;  McHenry. 
McDONALD,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  W.  McHenry. 

MEAD,  H.  C.,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  28;  McHenry  P.  0.;  born  in 
Pittsford,  Vt.,  July  31,  1839  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1844 ;  owns  204  acres  of 
land  ;  commenced  a  course  of  study  at  Woodstock  University  in  1859  ;  at  the  break- 
ing out  of  the  Rebellion,  enlisted  in  Co.  A,  Fifteenth  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  and  served 
three  years.  Married  Lozett  A.  Kennedy,  daughter  of  Andrew  and  Laura  Kennedy, 
September  27,  1864,  who  was  born  in  Richmond/  McHenry  Co.,  September  23, 
1842  ;  had  five  children — Willie  H.,  born  October  6,  1865 ;  Earl  Leorr,  December 
21,  1867 ;  Hattie  L.,  May  27,  1870,  and  Leon  and  Lillian  (twins),  born  November 

4,  1872,  and  died  August  22,  1873,  and  September  14, 1873.     His  father,  William 

5.  Mead,  was  born  in  Pittsford,  Vt.,  April  30,  1809,  and  died  in  McHenry  April 
17,  1876  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1844  ;  was  Captain  of  Independent  Rifle  Company, 
Pittsford,  Vt.,  five  years.     Married  Lucretia   Kimball  in  1835,  who  was  born  in 
Kingston,  Vt..  June  26,  1812 ;    had  three  children — Harriet,  born   September  26, 
1836  ;  Frank,  May  25,  1843,  and  H.  C. 

MERCHANT,  GEORGE  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
MICHAELS,  SIMON,  General  Merchant;  Johnsburg. 
MICHAELS,  JOSEPH,  Farmer ;  Johnsburg. 
MILLER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MILLER,  MARIA,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MILLER,  JACOB,  2D,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MILLER,  HENRY,  Marble  Dealer,  Johnsburg. 
MILLER,  JACOB,  SK.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MOREY,  C.  H.,  Insurance  Agent,  McHenry. 
MILLER,  J.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MOLITOR,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MOLITOR,  JOHN,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  13  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
MORRISON,  JAS.  E.,  Physician  and  Surgeon  ;  W.  McHenry. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  283 

MOSES,  WILLIAM,  Clerk  for  P.  D.  Smith  ;  McHenry. 
MORSE,  L.,  Farmer ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
MYERS,  JOSEPH,  Farmer ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
MYERS,  ANTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0.       . 
NARDQUIST,  G.,  Blacksmith ;  McHenry. 
NASH,  J.  F.,  School  Teacher;  McHenry. 
NELL,  HENRY,  Farmer  ;  Johnsburg. 
NETT,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
NICKLE,  WILLIAM,  School  Teacher ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
NICHOLS,  H.  H.,  Laborer ;   McHenry. 
NIESSEN,  MARTIN,  Postmaster ;  Johnsburg. 
NOONEN,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
NORTON,  WILLIAM,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 
NOURSE,  JAMES  E  ,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
OEFLING,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
OWEN,  O.  W.,  Watchmaker  and  Organ  Dealer  ;  McHenry. 

OWEN,  M.  EDWIN;  born  in  Sangerfield,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  27,  1821 ; 
removed  to  village  of  McHenry,  June  11,  1838  ;  with  brothers,  built  the  Fox  River 
Valley  Flour  Mills  in  1852.  Married  Amy  V.  Warner,  April  2,  1854;  she  died 
March  30,  1872,  leaving  seven  children — Geo.  Washington,  born  August  4,  1855 ; 
Oliver  Norton,  June  1,  1857  ;  Mary  Laura,  July  1,  1859 ;  Edwin  Warner,  Decem- 
ber 6,  1861;  Charles  Starr,  September  23,  1863;  Lewis  Hunn,  March  3,  1868; 
Amy  Cornelia,  September  18,  1871  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

OWEN,  GEORGE,  lives  with  father,  E.  M. ;  McHenry. 
PAGE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
PAGE,  FRANK,  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  33 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
PALMER,  JOSEPH,  Boot  and  Shoe  Dealer ;  Johnsburg. 
PARKER,  FRANK,  with  father  Winslow  Parker ;  W.  McHenry. 

PARKER,  WINSLOW,  Hotel  Keeper;  McHenry;  born  in  Collins,  Erie  Co., 
N.  Y.,  July  3,  1823  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1845.  Married  Eliza  Sherman, 
October  8,  1848,  who  was  born  March  10,  1828,  in  Shrewsbury,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt. ; 
had  six  children — Frank  A.,  born  August  28,  1849  ;  Theresa,  January  22,  1852; 
Sarah  Eliza,  November  10,  1855;  Virginia  R.,  June  3,  1858;  Nettie,  September 
10,  1866,  and  died  January  5,  1868,  and  Willie  J.,  March  4,  and  died. 

PERRY,  JAMES  B.,  Justice  of  the.  Peace  ;  Mc*Henry. 
PERKINS,  EDWIN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  McHenry. 
PHALON,  PATRICK.  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
PITZEN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
POTTER,  SIMON,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
PULFERMACKER,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Johnsburg  P.  O. 
RAINTHORPE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
RAINTHORPE,  BENJ.,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  10 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 
ROGMONT,  STEPHEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 


284  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

RALSTON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  34;  McHenry  P.  0.;  born  in  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  October  16,  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  March,  1856  ;  owns  86  acres 
of  land.  Married  Celesta  Bresce,  of  Pittsford,  Vt.,  at  McHenry,  September  27, 
1859,  who  was  born  May  30,  1834;  she  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  had  five 
children— Thomas  E.,  born  October  17,  1860,  died  September  21,  1861  ;  Carlton 
F.,  born  March  28,  1862  ;  Annie  J.,  born  May  9,  1864 ;  Viola  C.,  born  March  29, 
1868— died  February  27,  1869  ;  John  C.,  born  March  23, 1875. 

ROSS,  MICHAEL,  Marble  Worker ;  Johnsburg. 
ROTHERMEL,  JACOB,  Saloon  Keeper ;  Johnsburg. 
ROTHERMEL,  PETER,  Carpenter  and  Builder ;  Johnsburg. 
ROTHERMEL,  GEORGE,  Carriage  Maker  ;  McHenry. 
ROUSE,  CHARLES,  Barber ;  W.  McHenry. 
ROWEN,  HELENA  J.,  Widow,  Sec.  9,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SABBEL,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;   Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SAYLER,  J.  R.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.   32  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
SCHAEFFER,  PETER,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  9,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHAEFFER,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
SCHAEFFER,  J.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  R.  9;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHAEFFER,  PHILIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHAEFFER,  MATTHIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHAEFFER,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHEID,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHEID,  PETER,  Blacksmith  ;  Johnsburg. 
SCHNEIDER,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHNOR,  FRITZ,  Shoemaker ;  W.  McHenry. 
SCHRIMER,  WILLIAM,  Laborer ;  W.  McHenry. 
SCHRIMER,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SCHRIMER,  GEORGE,  Saloon  and  Restaurant  Keeper ;  W.  McHenry. 
SEEBER,  GARRETT,  Farmer  and  Carpenter  ;  W.  McHenry. 
SHERMAN,  S.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
SHERBURNE,  R.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Ring-wood  P.  0. 
SHOEMAKER,  JOHN  F.,  Farmer  and  Tailor,  Sec.  1  ;  Johnsburg  P.  O. 
SHOEMAKER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SHOEMAKER,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
SHUNEMAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  R.  9 ;  Johasburg  P.  0. 
SHIMELS,  MATTHIAS,  Farmer  ;  McHenry. 
SIMMONS,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SIMMONS,  SAMUEL,  Farmer;  Ringwood;  born  in  Chittenden,  Rutland  Co., 
Vt.,  October  12,  1801  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  owned  360  acres  of  land; 
sold  all  but  6  acres  in  Ringwood  and  36  acres  of  old  farm ;  valuation  of  property, 
$12,000  ;  Class  Leader,  Steward  and  Trustee  of  M.  E.  Church  for  fifty  years. 
Married  Lucy  Parrish,  of  Chittenden,  Vt,,  March  27,  1825,  who  died  December  2, 
1873  ;  had  six  children,  four  living. 

SIMPSON,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  285 

SIMPSON,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SLAFTER,  D.  E.,  Laborer;  McHenry. 

SMITH,  W.  V.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  W.  McHenry. 

SMITH,  J.  J.,  Lives  with  his  father,  Sherman;   McHenry. 

SMITH,  JACOB  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOHN  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  PETER,  Lives  on  farm  of  J.  Smith,  Sec.  6,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOHN  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JACOB,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  MARTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  STEPHEN  M.,  Farmer/Sec.  19,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOHN  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Ringwood  P.  0.;  born  in  Johnston, 
Franklin,  now  Lamoille,  Co.,  Vt.,  July  12,  1806 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1841  ; 
owns  1,100  acres  of  land  ;  has  been  Supervisor  one  year,  and  Postmaster.  Married 
Clarissa  C.  Clemmons,  of  Hyde  Park,  Vt.,  in  November,  1825 ;  had  ten  children, 
four  living.  Married  Lyntha  A.  Griswold,  of  Johnston,  Lamoille  Co.,  Vt.,  in  1850 ; 
had  six  children,  all  living.  Has  been  a  dealer  in  general  merchandise. 

SMITH,  JOHN  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  13,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOHN  M.,  Hardware  Dealer  and  Postmaster;  McHenry. 

SMITH,  D.  S  ,  Wool  Buyer;   McHenry. 

SMITH,  PHILO  .D.,  General  Merchant ;  McHenry. 

SMITH,  F.  B.,  Lives  on  farm  of  G.  W.  Smith,  Sec.  16 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SMITH,  WILLIAM  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SMITH,  AARON,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SMITH,  HARRISON  C.,  Lumber  and  Produce  Merchant;  McHenry;  born 
in  Johnson,  Lamoille  Co.,  Vt.,  April  1,  1837  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1840  ;  has 
been  Supervisor.  Married  Alsena  Gage,  October  5,  1858,  who  was  born  in  Lake 
Co.,  111.,  October  5, 1839  ;  has  six  children — George,  born  July  27,  1859  ;  Marian, 
April  18,  1861;  Henry,  September  24,  1862;  Hattie,  June  7,1864;  Martha, 
November  16,  1867,  and  Alsena,  November  12,  1876. 

SOMERS,  G.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SOMERS,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  with  his  father,  Sec.  29 ;  Ringwood  P.  O. 

SOMERS,  CLARENCE,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  29  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

STEBBINS,  R.  L.,  Tinner  and  Clerk  of  J.  M.  Smith  ;  McHenry. 

STEFFENS,  LEONARD,  Boot  and  Shoe  Maker ;  Johnsburg. 

STEGMAN,  CHRISTOFF,  Laborer  ;  McHenry. 

STEVENSON,  SHERMAN,  Farmer  (Renter),  Sec.  8  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  N.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Ringwood  P.  <  >. 

STEVENS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

STILLING,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0.  L 

STILLING,  HENRY,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  30,  R.  9j  Johnsburg  P.  0. 


286  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY 

STODDARD,  L.,  General  Merchant ;  McHenry. 

STOCK,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 

STOCKER,  SAMUEL,  Farmer ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

STURDEVANT,  JOHN,  Merchant  and  Carpenter ;  W.  McHenry. 

STORY,  JACOB,  Hardware  Merchant ;  McHenry. 

SUTTON,  PHILIP,  3D,  Farmer  (Renter),  Sec.  28;  McHenry  P.  0. 

SUTTON,  JAMES,  Farmer ;  W.  McHenry. 

SUTTON,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

SUTTON,  EDWARD,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 

SWAN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec  5 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

SWAN,  A.  G.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  7  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. ;  born  in  Rome, 
Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  18, 1836 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1849  ;  lived  in  Min- 
nesota six  years  ;  owns  193  acres  of  land.  Married  Achsah  M.  Chandler,  of  Anns- 
ville,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  25,  1867  ;  had  four  children,  three  living — 
Earl,  Edith  M.  and  Ralph  B. 

TANNER,  HARVEY,  Farmer  and  Postmaster,  Sec.  19 ;  Ostend  P.  0. ;  born 
Chester  Township,  Hampden  Co.,  Mass.,  July  9,  1799 ;  came  to  Ohio  in  1814,  and 
to  this  county  in  July,  1844 ;  owns  200  acres  of  land.  Married  Catharine  D.  Hart, 
of  Brandon,  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  February  8,  1859 ;  has  five  children. 

TERENCE,  A.  F.,  Dealer  in  Horses ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
TENYEN,  BERNARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
TILTON,  W.  F.,  Blacksmith ;  McHenry. 
THELEN,  STEPHEN,  Shoemaker  ;  Johnsburg. 
THELEN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  WILLIAM  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  E.  H.,  Farmer  (Renter),  Sec.  29 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
TONGE,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
THURRELL,  JOHN,  Stone  Mason  and  Plasterer ;  McHenry. 

THURLWELL,  RUTH  A.,  Mrs.,  Lives  on  s.  e.  Sec.  31,  R.  9 ;  McHenry 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Athens,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  5,  1842.  Married  Andrew 
E.  Wells,  August  19,  1860,  who  was  born  in  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  6, 
1827,  and  died  February  8,  1875;  had  three  children — Byron,  born  June  21, 
1862,  died  May  20,  1864;  Jencks  Peter,  born  February  22,  1864;  Clarence  A., 
born  June  15,  1871.  Married  John  Thurlwell,  July  22,  1876,  who  was  born  in 
Yorkshire,  England,  April  22,  1827. 

UPHOFF,  ALBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
VASEY,  J.  E.,  Farmer;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

VAN  SLYKE,  J.,  Publisher  and  Editor  of  McHenry  Plaindeakr ;  born  in  St. 
Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  21,  1837;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1870;  was 
Captain  in  the  army.  Married  Rachel  Mills,  of  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November 
28,  1858  ;  has  four  children. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  287 

VALENTINE,  FRANK,  Adopted  son  of  R.  Simpson;  Ringwood. 

WEBER,  MATTHIAS,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 

WAITE,  LEWIS,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  McHenry. 

WALCH,  WILLIAM,  Harness  Maker  ;  McHenry. 

WALKER,  S.  H.,  Farmer  and  Capitalist;  Ringwood. 

WATERMAN,  L.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

WALKINGTON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

WALSH,  THOS.,  Clerk  for  P.  D.  Smith  ;  McHenry. 

WAGNER,  B.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WAGNER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WATERMAN,  WALTER,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  2 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

WATTLES,  HOMER,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WEBER,  ANTON,  Blacksmith ;  McHenry. 

WEBER,  HOBART,  Laborer ;  McHenry. 

WEBER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WELCH,  J.  F.,  works  in  Pickle  Factory ;  W.  McHenry. 

WELCH,  JOSEPH,  Laborer;  McHenry. 

WELCH,  MARTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  W.  McHenry  P.  0. 

WENDEL,  ERNEST,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  McHenry. 

WHEELER,  E.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WHEELER,  HINTON,  Laborer;  McHenry. 

WHIGHTM AN,  HENRY  E.,  Livery  Stable  Keeper ;  McHenry. 

WHIGHTMAN,  MARY,  MRS.,  Widow  ;  McHenry. 

WHITING,  FREEMAN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  17 ;  Ringwood  P. 
0.  ;  born  in  Johnston,  Vt.,  January  8,  1822 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1844 ; 
owns  520  acres  of  land.  Married  Lucy  Smith,  of  Johnston,  Vt.,  January  8, 1850  ; 
has  four  chifdren — Delbert  A.,  Laura,  Lillian  and  Abby  ;  all  living. 

WHITING,  A.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  McHenry  P.  0. 
WILSON,  D.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
WINKELS,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Johnsburg  P.  0. 
WINKELS,  MICHAEL,  Farmer ;  Johnsburg. 

WIEDEMANN,  JOSEPH,  Cheese  Manufacturer;  McHenry;  born  in 
Kempton,  Bavaria,  March  19,  1837  ;  came  to  the  United  States  in  1860,  and  to 
this  county  March  18,  1874 ;  owns  property  where  he  resides.  Married  Anna 
Wiedemann  in  Chicago,  February  29,  1869,  who  was  born  in  Augsburg,  Bavaria, 
June  27,  1843  ;  has  three  children — M.  Barbara,  born  September  5,  1872 ;  John 
Carl,  born  July  20,  1874,  and  F.  Theodore,  born  March  20,  1876. 

WIRFS,  CASPER,  Saloon  Keeper ;  W.  McHenry. 

WOODRUFF,  W.  C.,  Works  on  farm  of  F.  Whiting,  Sec.  17  ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

WRIGHT,  ROBERT,  Shoemaker ;  McHenry. 

WRIGHT,  ISRAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  McHenry  P.  0. 


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McHENRY  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY 


R.    BISHOP, 

PROPRIETOR  OF 

FOX  RIVER  VALLEY  FLODRING-MILLS 

And  Manufacturer  of  all  kinds  of 

IIMCPI^EMEIVTS. 


PARKER    HOUSE, 

«fe     SO1V, 

PROPRIETORS. 


E.    F.*ELDRIDGE, 

PRODUCE    AND    STOCK    DEALER. 


GEORGE    CAGE, 


LUCIAN    FRANCISCO, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

CARRIAGES,      WAGONS 

AND 
IMPLEMENTS. 


F.    A.    HEBARD, 


STJIR^ZEYOIR,.    CARPENTER    AND    JOINER, 


F.    K.    GRANGER, 

ATTORNEY   AT   LAW 

AND 
MERCHANT. 


McHENRY   PLAINDEALER, 

J.   VAN   SLYKE, 
EDITOR    AND    PUBLISHER. 


OELANDO  J,  HOWARD,  M,  D,, 
PHYSICIAN. 


JOSEPH  WIEDEMANN, 


R.   A.  BUCKLAND, 

Ctese  Mannfactnrer  ani  Nurseryman, 

RIN  G-  AVOO3D. 


JOHN    LENZEN, 


HANLEY  &  SONS, 

MILLERS   AND    BEIGE  MAKERS. 


H.    C.   SMITH, 


GENERAL  PRODUCE.     LUMBER    AND   PRODUCE. 


NEAR    DEPOT, 
D  IE -A.  Ij  IE  K,  S    I3ST 


Ready-made  Olothiog,  Hats  and  daps  and  licnts'  FurDishiog  Goods. 


ALL  WOKK  WARRANTED. 


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McHENRY   BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

BISHOP,  JACOB,  Stone  Mason  and  Plasterer. 

BOUSLETT,  JACOB,  Saloon  Keeper. 

BEERS,  E.  A.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

BUCK,  JOSEPH,  Saloon  Keeper. 

BLECK  BROS.,  Furniture  Dealers. 

BLECK  &  BENTFIELD,  General  Merchants. 

BUCKLIN  &  STEVENS,  General  Merchants ;  W.  McHenry. 

BEST,  FRANCIS,  Bakery. 

BROWN,  H.  F.,  Physician. 

COLBY,  HENRY,  Druggist, 

DRAPER,  JOSEPH,  Blacksmith  and  Carpenter. 

ENGELN,  MATTHIAS.  Gunsmith. 

FISHER  BROS.,  Meat  Market. 

GILBERT,  B.,  Grocer  and  Confectioner  ;  W.  McHenry. 

GILBERT,  A.  B.,  Druggist ;  W.  McHenry. 

HERBES,  JOHN,  Brewery. 

KNOX,  THOS.,  Saloon  Keeper. 

LIEKEIN,  PETER,  Jeweler. 

LANSING,  JOHN,  General  Merchant  and  Dealer  in  Stock ;  W.  McHenry. 

McHENRY  HOUSE,  John  Karges,  Proprietor. 

MA  YES,  F.  G.,  Merchant  Tailor. 

NARDQUIST  &  WEBER,  Blacksmiths. 

PERRY  &  MARTIN,  General  Merchants. 

PERKINS,  EDWIN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 

ROTHERMEL,  GEORGE,  Carriage  Maker. 

SCHRIMER,  GEORGE,  Saloon  and  Restaurant ;  W.  McHenry. 

SMITH,  J.  M.,  Hardware  Merchant;  W.  McHenry. 

SMITH  &  SNYDER,  Lumber  Dealers ;  W.  McHenry. 

SMITH.  PHILO  D.,  General  Merchant. 

SEARLES,  S.,  MRS.,  Millinery. 

STODDARD,  L.,  General  Merchant. 


290  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

STORY,  JACOB,  Hardware  Merchant. 

WAITE,  LEWIS,  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 

WRIGHT,  ROBERT,  Boot  and  Shoemaker. 

WHIGHTMAN,  HENRY,  Livery  Stable. 

WIRFS,  CASPER,  Saloon  and  Restaurant ;  W.  McHenry. 

WALCH,  WILLIAM.,  Harness  Maker. 


JOHNSBURG  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY, 

BOUSLETT,  LEONARD,  Dry  Goods  Merchant. 
CHARLES,  CHARLES,  Saloon  Keeper. 
HENNER,  MATTHIAS,  Saloon  Keeper. 
KUHNARD,  CHARLES,  General  Merchant. 
MILLER,  HENRY,  Dealer  in  Marble. 
MAY,  MARTIN,  Blacksmith. 
MICHAELS,  SIMON,  General  Merchant. 
PALMER,  JOSEPH,  Shoemaker. 
ROTHERMEL,  JACOB,  Saloon  Keeper. 
STEFFENS,  LEONARD,  Boots  and  Shoes. 
THELEN,  STEPHEN,  Boots  and  Shoes. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  291 


NUNDA    TOWNSHIP. 

ADAMS,  BERNARD,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  5;  Volo  P.  0.;  born  in  the  town- 
ship of  Grant,  Lake  Co.,  111.,  February  24,  1850;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March 
15, 1876  ;  is  a  renter ;  value  of  property,  $500.  Married  Margaret  Cossmar,  of  Ger- 
many, December  30,  1874  ;  has  one  child. 

ALLENSBY,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

AMES,  GEORGE  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Nunda  P.  0. ;  born  in  Wauconda, 
Lake  Co.,  111. ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  September,  1857  ;  owns  63  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $40  per  acre  ;  was  Private  in  Co.  I,  Fifty-second  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married 
Eliza  A.  McMillan,  of  Nunda,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  October  12,  1870;  has  three 
children. 

ANDRUS,  GROVE,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  15 ;  Nunda  P.  0. ;  born  in  Hartford 
Co.,  Conn.,  September  21,  1800  ;  came  to  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1831,  and  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  November,  1841  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45  per  acre. 
Married  Sarah  Geirhart,  of  Allegany  Co  ,  N.  Y.,  October  14,  1832  ;  had  eight  chil- 
dren, three  living. 

ANDREWS,  ROBERT  P.,  lives  on  father's  farm,  Sec.  30,  R.  9 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ANDREWS,  0.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ANDREWS,  J.  F..  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ANDREWS,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Barreville  P.  O. 
BAIRD,  JAS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

BALLOU,  EMORY,  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon;  Nunda ;  born  in  Mon- 
roe, Franklin  Co.,  Mass. ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1849.  Married  Emily  A. 
Butler,  of  Nunda,  June  16,  1864 ;  has  four  children. 

BARNES,  LEMAN,  Cooper  ;  Nunda. 
BARNES,  WILLIAM,  Cooper;  Nunda. 
BAY,  H.  R.,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
BEACH,  L.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  R.  9 ;  Wauconda  P.  0. 
BEARDSLEY,  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
BEARDSLEY,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
BEARDSLEY,  NOYAH,  Insurance  Agent;  Nunda. 
BEARDSLEY,  J.  P.,  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements;  Nunda. 
BECKLEY,  EDGAR,  Lumber  Merchant  (farm  in  Sec.  20)  ;  Nunda. 

BECKLEY,  GORDON  L.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  n.  e.  Sec.  20;  Nunda 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Waterbury,  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn.,  October  17,  1788  ;  served  in  the 


292  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY 

war  of  1812;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  August,  1838;  owns  150  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $50  per  acre;  was  Postmaster  six  years.  Jkfarried  Phebe  Barnes,  of 
Southington,  Hartford  Co.,  Conn.,  October  25,  1815;  had  eleven  children,  four 
living. 

BECKLEY,  J.  E.,  Farmer;  Nunda;  born  in  Granby,  Conn.,  April  11,  1826; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  August,  1838 ;  owns  170  acres  of  land  on  Sec.  20,  R.  8 ; 
valuation  of  property,  $10,000 ;  was  Captain  of  Co.  D,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf. 
Married  Emma  C.  Mack,  of  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  16,  1835;  has  seven 
children. 

BECKLEY,  LUCIENS,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BE  HAN,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BE  HAN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  R.  9  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BEHAN,  MARY,  Mrs.,  Resides  in  s.  w.  Sec.  30  ;  Nunda  P.  O. ;  widow  of 
Cornelius  Behan,  who  died  May  12,  1843;  she  was  born  in  Charleston,  S.  C.,  Feb- 
ruary 14,  1803;  came  to  Naperville,  111.,  in  1843,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1844; 
owns  227  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45  per  acre ;  was  married  to  Cornelius  Behan  in 
Boston,  Mass.,  May  1,  1840 ;  had  four  children,  three  living. 

BENTHUSEN,  L.,  Blacksmith  ;  Nunda. 
BERNSTEIN,  A.  M.,  Cooper ;  Nunda. 

BENTON,  R.  G.,  Fancy  Grocer  and  Confectioner  and  Baker ;  Nunda ;  born  in 
Guilford,  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn.,  September  27,  1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  No- 
vember 22,  1860 ;  owns  190  acres  of  land  on  Sees.  34  and  35;  valuation  of  prop- 
erty, $12,000 ;  was  Town  Assessor  three  years.  Married  Lydia  A.  Armstrong,  of 
Pultney,  Steuben  Co..  N.  Y.,  January  24,  1855 ;  had  eight  children,  six  living. 

BOLGER,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BOWMAN,  CHARLES,  Tenant  on  R.  G.  Benton's  farm,  Sec.  34 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BROWN,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BROWN,  M.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  Nunda 'P.  O. 

BRYANT,  NELSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BRYANT,  H.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Nunda  P.  O. 

BRYANT,  EDWARD,  Carpenter;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BRYANT,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BRYANT,  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BUCK,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BUCK,  C.  M.,  Express  Agent;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BUCK,  ALFRED,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BUCK,  ALBERT,  Barber  and  Dealer  in  Tobacco  and  Cigars  ;  Nunda ;  born  in 
Denmark.  February  16,  1854  ;  came  to  this  country  in  June,  1869,  and  to  McHenry 
Co.  in  April,  1874.  Unmarried. 

BUELL,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

BURTON,  H.,  No.  2,  Works  W.  H.  Mudgett's  farm,  Sec.  17,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

BURTON,  S.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  R.  9  ;  Wauconda  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  293 

BURTON,  HORACE,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
CAMPBELL,  J.  W.,  Dry  Goods  Merchant;  Nunda. 
CAMPBELL,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
CHAMBERLAIN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  Nunda  P.  0. 
CHITTENDEN,  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
CLARK,  ALVA,  Shoemaker  ;  Nunda. 
CLARK,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  24  ;  Barreville  P.  0.' 

CLARK,  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  s.  e.  Sec.  29  ;  Wauconda  P. 
O. ;  born  in  Lincolnshire,  England,  November  8,  1820;  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
September  22,1850;  owns  192  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre.  Married 
Eliza  Walmsley,  of  Lincolnshire,  England.  May  16,  1842  ;  had  nine  children — 
six  living. 

CLARK,  A.  M.,  Manufacturer  of  Boots  and  Shoes ;  Nunda ;  born  in  Underbill, 
Vt.,  June  23,  1842  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1856  ;  valuation  of  property,  $300  ; 
was  Musician  in  Co.  D,  Fifteenth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Louisa  Ramsdell,  of  Graf- 
ton,  McHenry  Co.,  September  5,  1866 ;  has  one  child. 

CLEARY,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
CLARY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
CLEMENS,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
CLEMENS,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
COLBY,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  McHenry  P.  0. 
COLBY,  A.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  McHenry  P.  0. 
CONNELLY,  A.,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec  7;  McHenry  P.  0. 
CON  WAY,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
COURTNEY,  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9 ;  Wauconda  P.  0. 
COX,  J.  H.  &  G.,  Farmers,  Sec.  19  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
CUMNEY,  F.,  Miller,  Sec.  26  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
DEGRUSHE,  J.  N.,  Constable,  Nunda. 
DIKE,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 
DILLEY,  H.,  Farmer,  See.  27;  Nunda  P.  0. 
DOHERTY,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
DOHERTY,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
DOLBEER,  H.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
DORAN,  F.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  Nunda  P.  0. 

DO  RAN,  JOHN  H.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  10  ;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Kendall  Co.,  111.,  October  12, 1841 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  May,  1853  ;  owns  414 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre;  is  at  present  Town  Assessor;  was  private  in 
Co.  D,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Frances  Flanders,  of  Janesville,  Wia., 
Nov.  13,  1867  ;  has  one  child. 

DOW,  WILLIAM,  Shoemaker;  Nunda. 

DURKEE,  J.  R.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  5  ;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born  in  Windsor  Co., 
Vt.,  December  21,  1808  ;  came  to  Cook  Co.  in  1841,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1855  ; 


294  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

105  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $5,000.     Married  Christina  Rollins,  of  Chit- 
tendon,  Vt.,  February  27,  1837  ;  has  six  children,  all  living. 

DURLA.ND,  C.  C.,  Machinist,  s.  w.  Sec.  22;  Nunda  P.  0. ;  bora  in  Orange  Co., 
N.  Y.,  February  29,  1820  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1846  ;  owns  72  acres  of  land ; 
value  of  property,  $3,000.  Married  Caroline  Wheaton,  of  Auburn,  N.  Y.,in  1851 ; 
has  one  child. 

DWELLEY,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
DYGERT,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Nunda  P.  O. 
EAKER,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ELGEA,  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ELLSWORTH,  J).,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ELLSWORTH,  CHARLES,  Liveryman ;  Nunda. 
ELLSWORTH,  H.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
ENSIGN  NELSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
ERICKSON,  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
ERWIN,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
FEATHERLY,  B.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
FLANDERS,  E.,  MRS.,  Widow  Sec.  16 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
FITZSIMMONS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
F1TZSIMMONS,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
FITZSIMMONS,  M.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
FITZSIMMONS,  M.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
FLANDERS,  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  Nunda  P.  0. 
FLEMMING,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
FLEMMING,  M.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
FLEMMING,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
FLUSKEY,  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
FLUSKEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  McHenry  P.  0. 
FRISBIE,  BRYAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
FRISBIE,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Nunda  P.  0. 
FRISBIE,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
FRISBIE,  ELLEN,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  2  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
GIBSON,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
GILBERT,  G.,  Farmer,  Sec,  17  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
GIVENS,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

GOFF,  CAMERAN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  s.  e.  Sec.  17  and  18 ;  Nunda  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  8,  1813 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  October  5, 
1837  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,000.  Married  Lydia  Morse,  of  Os- 
wego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  1,  1831  ;  had  six  children,  two  living — William  W.  was  the 
first  white  child  born  in  the  town.  Mr.  Goff  built  the  first  brick  house  in  McHenry 
Co.  in  1847. 

GOODWIN,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  s.  e.  Sec.  36  ;  Nunda  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Pittston,  Luzerne  Co.,  Pa.,  July  2,  1825  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October, 


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1853;  owns  237  acres  of  land.  Married  Sabra  C.  Chase,  of  Auburn,  N.  Y.,  Feb- 
ruary 10,  1852;  has  four  children.  The  family  are  members  of  the  First  Baptist 
Church  of  Crystal  Lake. 

GOFF,  W.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

GRACY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

GRACY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

HAIGHT,  W.  W.,  Laborer ;  Nunda. 

HALE,  0.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  R.  9  ;  Wauconda  P.  0. 

HALE,  M.,  MRS.,  Widow,  See  20,  R.  9  ;  Wauconda  P.  0. 

HANSON,  J.  P.,  Laborer  ;  Nunda, 

HARRISON,  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

HARRISON,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

HARDER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

HARRISON,  C.  W.,  Lives  on  farm  of  C.  M.  Watson,  Sec.  4 ;  McHenry  P.O. 

HALL,  R.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

HATHMAN,  W.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

HAMILTON,  W.  T.,  Hardware  Merchant ;  Nunda. 

HEALY,  J.,  Farmer  and  Trapper  on  Boomer  Estate,  Sec.  36;  Gary  Station. 

HELM,  M.,  Merchant ;  Nunda. 

HENDERSON,  J.,  Works  R.  Baxter's  Farm,  Sec.  19,  R.  9  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

HENDERSON,  WILLIAM,  Farm  hand,  Sec.  25 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

HENDERSON,  ANDREW,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  25  and  30 ;  Bar- 
reville P.  O.  ;  born  in  Denny,  Sterlingshire,  Scotland,  December  15,  1817  ;  came  to 
Rhode  Island  in  1839,  and  to  Du  Page  Co.,  Illinois,  1842,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in 
December,  1844;  owns  165  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $35  per  acre  ;  was  private  in 
Co.  D,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Anna  Young,  of  Denny,  Sterlingshire, 
Scotland,  October,  1842  ;  had  eleven  children,  eight  living. 

HENRY,  CORNELIUS,  Blacksmith;  Nunda;  born  in  Franklin  Co.,  N.  Y., 
October  4,  1828 ;  came  from  New  York  to  Ash  tabula  Co.,  Ohio";  remained  two 
years ;  went  from  there  to  Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  and  was  there  two  years ;  went  to 
Greene  Co.,  Wis.,  and  to  Iowa  ;  from  Iowa  to  this  county  in  June,  1866.  Married 
Mary  Brink,  of  New  York,  October  3,  1869  ;  had  nine  children,  five  living. 

HICKOK.  B.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

HORN,  G.  W.,  Physician  ;  Nunda 

HOLCOMB,  D.  V.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

HOFFMAN,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Nunda  P.  O. ;  born  in  Livingston  Co., 
N.  Y..  June  20,  1827 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  November  1,  1838 ;  owns  348  acres 
of  land ;  was  Justice  of  the  Peace  four  years  and  Road  Commissioner  two  years,  is 
now  Town  Trustee ;  was  First  Lieutenant  Co.  D.  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Mar- 
ried Mary  Starkweather,  of  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  5,  1851 ;  has  three 
children. 

HUBBARD,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
HUFFMAN,  D.  8.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 


296  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HUFFMAN,  P.  M.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  w.  Sec.  25  and  35 ;  Nunda  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Auburn,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  5,  1821  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  No- 
vember 1,  1838;  owns  210  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre ;  was  Constable 
six  years,  Town  Collector  one  year,  School  Trustee  six  years.  Married  Alethia  Tur- 
ner, of  Ypsilanti,  Washtenaw  Co.,  Mich.,  Dec.  25,  1844;  has  three  children. 

HUFFMAN,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  Nunda  P.  O. 
HUNT,  E.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  Nunda  P.  0. 
HUNT,  G.,  Carpenter  ;  Nunda. 
HURLBURT,  M.  M.,  Harness  Maker ;  Nunda. 
HYATT,  a.  R.,  Hotel  Keeper ;  Nunda. 

INGERSOLL,  JACOB,  Farmer.,  s.  Sec.  11;  Nunda  P.O.;  born  in  Dutchess 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  19, 1801  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of  1837  ;  owns  60 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  has  filled  town  and  school  offices  for  a  num- 
ber of  years.  Married  Laura  Ward,  of  Rutland,  Vt.,  December  19,  1827  ;  has  one 
child.  The  above  farm  for  sale. 

JACOBS.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
JACKSON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer ;  Nunda. 

JAMES,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  21  ;  Nunda  P.  0.  (is  a  renter);  born  in 
Pembrokeshire,  England,  March  20,  1800  ;  came  from  England  to  Cook  Co.,  111., 
in  1868,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1871.  Married  Elizabeth  Wilkins,  of  Pembroke- 
shire, England,  in  December,  1841  ;  had  four  children,  two  living. 

JOHNSON,  AUGUST,  Laborer ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

KELLY,  L.  D.,  Carriage  manufacturer,  Nunda;  born  in  Plymouth,  Grafton  Co.,N. 
H.,  November  24. 1830  ;  went  to  Boston,  Mass.,  in  1843,  and  came  to  McHenry  Co. 
October  26,  1847  ;  went  to  California  in  1850,  remained  there  nine  years ;  from 
thence  to  Texas,  was  there  one  year  and  returned  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1860  ;  owns 
250  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $10,000;  was  Captain  Co.  A,  Fifteenth  111. 
Inf.,  two  years,  and  then  Captain  Co.  G,  Seventeenth  111.  Cav.,  until  the  close  of  the 
war.  Married  Lizzie  F.  Montgomery,  of  Woodstock,  McHenry  Co  ,  111.,  in  July, 
1 868  ;  has  four  children. 

KELLER,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Nunda  P.  0. ;  born  in  Luzerne  Co.,  Pa., 
September  6,  1821  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.,  in  January,  1855  ;  owns  320  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre.  Married  Sarah  C.  Schales,  of  Luzerne  Co.,  P.,  March 
3,  1854;  has  five  children. 

KENNEDY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
KENNEALY,  JAS.,  Works  his  father's  farm,  Sec.  12  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
KINDREW,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
KIMBALL,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
KITTLE,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
KNOX,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
KNOX,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.15 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
LOVELACE,  WM.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  297 

LONG,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

MACK,  J.  R.,  Farmer,  w.  Sec.  17  ;  Nunda  P.  0. ;  born  in  Harpersfield,  Delaware 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  29,  1817  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1845  ;  owns  179  acres  of 
land  ;  value  of  property,  $2,500  ;  was  County  Assessor  one  year,  and  Supervisor  two 
years.  Married  Ruth  Barnes  in  August,  1840,  who  died  in  Pennsylvania  in  1844. 
Married  Henrietta  Reynolds,  March  10,  1863,  who  was  born  in  Livingston,  Steuben 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  January,  1834  ;  has  six  children. 

MAGOON,  H.,  Liveryman  ;  Nunda. 
MALLORY.  J.  M.,  General  Merchant ;  Nunda. 
MALLORY,  D.  C.,  General  Merchant;  Nunda. 
MANSFIELD,  0.,  Carpenter;  Nunda. 
MATTHEWS,  E.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
MATTHEWS,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
MATTHEWS,  E.,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  35;  Nunda  P.  0. 
MAXHAM,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
McCOLLTIM,  WESTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
McCOLLUM,  A.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
McCOLLUM,  AURA,  Teamster  ;  Nunda. 
McCLURE,  DANIEL,  Showman  ;  Nunda. 

MCDONALD,  WILLAM,  Billiard  Hail ;  Nunda. 

McMILLAN,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

McMILLAN,  W.  M..  Tenant  on  Widow  Green  Estate,  Sec.  21  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

McMILLAN,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

McMILLAN,  E.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

McMILLAN,  A.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  Nunda  P.  0. 

McMILLAN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  and  formerly  a  Miller,  Sec.  22 ;  Nunda  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Scheuectady  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  8,  1809;  came  to  Plainfield,  111.,  1837, 
and  to  McHenry  Co.  May  1,  1839;  was  the  first  Town  Clerk  in  Nunda;  was  Su- 
pervisor three  years.  Married  Perlina  Buck,  of  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  2, 
1836  ;  had  five  children,  two  living. 

McNETT,  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Cary  Station  P.  0. 

McNISH,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

McWHORTER,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

McWHORTER,  THOS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

McWHORTER,  WILLIAM,  Works  his  father's  farm,  Sec.  25  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

MILLER,  J.,  Painter;   Nunda. 

MINK,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

MORLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  n.  w.  Sec.  20  ;  Wauconda  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Nottinghamshire,  Eng.,  December  4,  1812  ;  came  from  England  to 
Canada  in  1840  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1859 ;  owns  140  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $5,000.  Married  Isabella  C.  Grant,  of  Katinshire,  Scotland,  April  21, 1845  ;  had 
fourteen  .children,  all  living ;  had  two  sons  in  the  army.  Farm  for  sale. 

MORTON,  JAS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 


298  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

MORTON,  JOHN,  School  Teacher,  Sec.  30,  R.  9  ;  Nunda  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
Nunda  Township.  McHenry  Co.,  May  5,  1850  ;  is  now  Town  Clerk  ;  has  taught 
school  five  years. 

MUDGET,  W.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9;  McHenry  P.  0. 
MUDGET,  J.  H.,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
MUDGET,  J.  H.,  JR.,  Laborer ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

MUDGET,  JOHN  H.,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  17  ;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born  in  Frank- 
lin Co.,  Vt.,  January  13,  1802  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  from  Kane  Co.,  in  February, 
1839  ;  owns  170  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  was  Assessor  three  years, 
and  Road  Commissioner  two  years.  Married  Laurinda  Hill,  of  Fairfield,  Franklin 
Co.,-Vt.,  January  11,  1827  ;  had  nine  children — five  living. 

MUNCH,  L.,  Miller;  Barreville. 
MURFITT,  ROBERT,  Watchmaker ;  Nunda. 
MUSGROVE,  A.  &  W.,  Farmers,  Sec.  11  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
NEALIN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

NELSON,  JOHN,  Meat  Market ;  Nunda  ;  born  in  Fairview,  Erie  Co.,  Pa.,  Octo- 
ber 15,  1828 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1855 ;  was  private  in  Co.  D, 
Ninety-fifth  111.  Inf.  Married  Mary  Ann  Furgesen,  of  Erie  Co.,  Pa.,  February  18, 
1852  ;  two  children — both  living. 

NORTON,  MICHAEL  (new  resident),  Sec.  30,  R.  9  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

PAINE,  J.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

PAINE,  E.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

PALMER,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

PALMER,  G.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

PARKER,  L.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  O. 

PARKER,  C.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born  in  Wilna,  Jeffer- 
son Co.,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  this  county  May  10,  1847  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land;  has 
been  Road  Master ;  was  Corporal  of  Co.  D,  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married 
Mary  Smith,  of  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  12,  1869  ;  has  two  children — 
Charles  Henry,  born  June  25,  1860,  and  Edgar  Ray,  May  13,  1863. 

PARKS,  W.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

PARKS,  G.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

PARKS,  C.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

PARSLEY,  JOHN,  Works  on  father's  farm,  Sec.  19,  R.  9 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

PARSLEY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  R.  9  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

PATTERSON,  C.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

PECK,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

PECK,  B.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

PECK,  O.  M.,  Farmer,  s.  Sec.  36 ;  born  in  Brecksville,  Cuyahoga  Co.,  Ohio.  July 
24, 1842  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1863  (is  a  renter)  ;  has  been  Clerk  of  the  Town 
Board.  Married  Lucy  McMullen,  of  Dorr  Township,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  July  19, 
1865  ;  has  four  children. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  299 

PECK,  W.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Nunda  P.  O. 
PERKINS,  E.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
PETERSON,  0.  P.,  Laborer  (Crystal  Lake) ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
PETTIBONE,  A.  A.,  Police  Magistrate  ;  Nunda. 

PHALIN,  THOMAS,  Farmer  and  Stock  'Raiser,  n.  e.  Sec.  10  ;  McHenry  P.  0.; 
born  in  Linster,  Kilkenny,  Ireland,  November  1,  1830;  came  to  this  country  in 
July,  1852,  and  from  Vermont  to  Chicago  in  January,  1852,  and  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  July,  1855  ;  owns  297  acres  of  land,  valued  at  850  per  acre.  Married  Ellen 
Frisby,  of  Linster,  Ireland,  May  3,  1855  ;  has  seven  children — five  girls  and  two 
boys. 

PHILP,  ROB'T,  General  Blacksmith  ;  Nunda  (village) ;  born  in  Cornwall  Co., 
England,  June  4,  1834;  .came  to  McHenry  Co.  October  1,  1855;  valuation  of 
property,  $5,000  ;  has  been  President  and  Treasurer  of  the  Town  Board  ;  was  in 
Quartermaster's  Department  during  the  Rebellion.  Married  Jane  Hoskin,  of  Corn- 
wall Co.,  England,  June  11,  1866  ;  had  five  children — four  living. 

POWERS,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
POWERS,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
QUINN,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

READING,  MARY,  Mrs.,  Widow  of  John  V.  Reading,  Sec.  5  ;  McHenry 
P.  0. ;  he  was  born  in  Warren,  N.  J.,  November  4,  1815 ;  she  was  born  in  Tioga 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  14,  1827  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1855  ;  owns  80  acres  of 
land;  valuation,  $5,500.  Married  January  28,  1855  ;  has  four  children. 

RICHARDSON,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  (employe)  ;  Volo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Lake  Co.,  111.,  October  23,  1856  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1869  ;  is  a  single  man. 

RILEY,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

RINKIE,  JOHN,  Works  Wilcox  Bros',  farm,  Sec.  13 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

ROBINSON,  A.  J.,  Works  his  father's  farm,  Sec.  13 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

ROBINSON,  J.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

ROCKAFELLOW,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROGERS,  M.  B.,  Miller,  Sec.  22 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROLLINS,  S.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROTHGERBER,  R.  R.,  General  Merchant;  Nunda. 

ROWLEY,  D.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROWLEY,  MILLARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROWLEY,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROWLEY,  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

ROWSON,  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  R.  9  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

RYAN,  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  O. 

SALISBURY,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

SCHALES,  DELBERT  L.,  Farmer,  s.  Sec.  11  (Renter)  ;  Barreville  P.  0. ; 
born  in  McHenry  Co.,  Ill,  January  9,  1851.  Married  Philetta  Crombwell,  of 
Nunda,  McHenry  Co.,  January  1,  1874;  has  one  child. 


300  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

SEEBER,  J.  H.,  Well  Digger;  Nunda. 

SHELDON,  JAMES.  Teacher;  Xunda. 

SHEPHERD,  S.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

SHOEMAKER,    W..  Tobacconist;  Nunda. 

SHALES,  C.,  Postmaster ;  Barreville. 

SIMPSON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

SKINNER,  HIRAM  D.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  23  and  14 ;  Barre- 
ville P.  0. ;  born  in  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  18, 1818  ;  came  to  Indiana  May  9, 
1845,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  April  18,  1866  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land;  valuation  of 
property,  07,000.  Married  Mary  M.  Brown,  of  Mt.  Morris,  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y., 
September  20,  1842 ;  had  eleven  children,  ten  living ;  one  son,  Myron  F.  Skinner, 
died  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  in  defense  of  his  country,  June  18,  1864;  was  a  mem- 
ber of  Co.  D,  Thirtieth  Ind.  Vol. 

SMITH,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

SNYDER,  ANTHONY,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  0. ;  born  in  Tagh- 
anick,  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  3,  1812  ;  came  to  this  county  in  October,  1845  ; 
owns  420  acres  of  land ;  has  been  Road  Master.  Married  Christina  Miller  October 
•25, 1834,  who  was  born  in  same  town  November,  13, 1815  ;  has  one  child,  Catharine 
Mary,  born  July  12,  1837.  Married  H.  T.  Dolbeer,  who  had  four  children — Laura 
C.,  born  in  March,  1861 ;  Lydia  Ann,  September,  17,  1863  ;  Ida  May,  March  15, 
1868,  and  Mary  Elizabeth,  November  5,  1864. 

STEELE,  RICHARD,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  s.  e.  Sec.  36  ;  Nunda  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Dumfrieshire,  Scotland,  August  14, 1832  ;  caine  to  New  York  in  1854,  and 
to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1855  ;  then  lived  in  Missouri  eleven  years  ;  owns  240 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre ;  has  a  dairy  of  forty  cows,  and  one  of  the  best 
barns  in  the  town  of  Nunda. 

STILL,  ABRAHAM,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  6 ;  McHenry  P.  0.  ;  born  in  England, 
February  17,  1844  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1853  ;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  value  of 
property  $5,000  ;  was  saddler  of  the  Seventeenth  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married  Adelaide 
Hickox,  of  McHenry  Co.,  October  3,  1869,  who  was  born  1850  ;  has  three  children. 

STICKNEY,  GEORGE,  Farmer  and  Fruit  Grower,  Sec.  20 ;  Nunda  P.  0  ; 
born  in  Jeffrey,  Cheshire  Co.,  New  Hampshire,  June  26,  1809 ;  came  to  McHenry 
Co.  in  December,  1835  ;  owns  26  acres  of  land,  value  of  property  $10,000  ;  was  School 
Director  sixteen  years.  Married  Sylvia  M.  Beckley,  of  Granby,  Hartford  Co., 
Conn.,  Nov.  27,  1839  ;  had  nine  children,  three  living. 

STEWART,  WM.  &  JAMES,  Farmers,  Sec.  14  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

SWAIN,  C.,  Artist,  Sec.  17  ;  Nunda  P.  O. 

STONE,  C.  H.,  Wagon  Maker ;  Nunda. 

ST.  CLAIR,  WILLIAM,  Station  Agent  C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R. ;  Nunda. 

SUTTON,  ROBERT  J.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec  1 ;  McHenry  P.  0.;  born  in  McHenry 
Township,  March  29,  1848;  owns  80  acres  of  land ;  is  School  Director,  District 
No.  13,  also  Town  Collector.  Married  Bridget  Knox  December  25,  1872.  who  was 


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born  in  Ireland  June  24,  1849  ;  has  two  children — Mary,  born  September  26, 1874, 
and  Michael,  December  24,  1875. 

TERWILLIGER,  F.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

TERWILLIGER,  SAMUEL,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  e.  Sec.  7 ;  Ridgefield 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Little  Falls,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  25,  1798 ;  came  to  Mc- 
Henry Co.  June  28,  1836  ;  owns  235  acres  of  land;  valuation  of  property  $12,000. 
Married  Laura  Chamberlain,  of  Broome  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  29,  1823 ;  had  ten 
children ;  five  living. 

THOMPSON,  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  W.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Barreville  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
TYRRELL,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
VANNATTA,  IRA,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

VERMILYA,  J.  P.,  Livery  and  Feed  Stable,  Nunda;  born  in  Albany  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  October  6,  1813;  came  to  Lake  Co.,  111.,  in  1854,  and  to  McHenry  in  1865  ; 
valuation  of  property  $25,000.  Married  Mariah  Bogardus,  of  Albany  Co.,  N.  Y., 
March  21,  1841  ;  she  died  October  2,  1876 ;  had  six  children ;  their  oldest  son, 
Edgar  Vermilya,  died  in  Fort  Donelson,  in  defense  of  his  country,  June  9,  1865 ; 
was  member  of  the  Second  111.  Light  Artillery. 

VOSBURG,  B.  D.,  Artist ;  Nunda. 

WALLACE,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  Nunda  P.  0. 

WATTLES,  R.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

WALSH,  P.,  Farmer,  SCQ.  2 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WALSH,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WALKUP,  L.  W.,  General  Merchant ;  Nunda. 

WARNER,  L.  E.,  Drayman ;  Nunda. 

WALKUP,  MARY  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32.  Nunda  P.  0. 

WARNER,  D.  B.,  Hardware  Merchant  and  Postmaster ;  Nunda. 

WATSON  &  CO.,  Druggists  ;  Nunda. 

WAMSLEY,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WARD,  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5  ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WARNER,  C.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

WATROUS,  J.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Ridgefield  P.  0. 

WEBSTER,  J.  Z.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  O. 

WELCH,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  R.  9  ;  McHenry  P.  O. 

WELLS,  I.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WERTZ,  THEODORE,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  R.  9 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 

WHEATON,  EMORY  P.,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  22  ;  Nunda  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  14,  1800  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1850 ;  oVns  one-half 
of  100  acres  of  land.  Married  Laura  C.  Paine,  of  Markton,  Baine  Co.,  Va.,  No- 
vember 3,  1824;  has  two  children. 

WHEATON,  F.  J.,  Plasterer  and  Bricklayer,  Sec.  29  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 


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WHEATON,  FRANK,  Mason,  Sec.  29 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
WHEELER,  F.,  Lives  on  S.  S.  Gates'  estate,  Sec.  25 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
WHISTON,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 
WESTFALL,  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
WHITNEY,  A.  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4 ;  McHenry  P.  0. 
WICKER,  A.  E.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

WILLARD,  WILLIAM  R.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairyman  ;  n.  Sec. 
26 ;  Barreville  P.  O. ;  born  in  Sherbrook,  Canada  East,  March  3,  1819 ;  came  to 
Kane  Co.  in  1836,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  April,  1844;  owns  360  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $40  per  acre  ;  was  Road  Commissioner  one  year.  Married  Mary  Wild, 
November  7,  1840,  who  was  born  in  England,  November  24,  1821 ;  has  four  chil- 
dren living. 

WILLEY,  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

WILLEY,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Nunda  P.  0. 

WILSON,  H.  M.,  Teamster ;  Nunda. 

WINGATE,  R.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Barreville  P.  0. 

WORDEN,  H.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  R.  9 ;  Wauconda  P.  0. 

YOUNG,  F.,  Tinner;  Nunda. 

ZIMMERMANN,  CARL,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Nunda  P.  0. 


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303 


NUNDA  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


EMORY  BALLOU,  M.  D., 

PHYSICIAN  AND  SURGEON. 


A.  M.  CLARK, 

^MAIiTTJFA.CTTTS/EE,     OS1 

Boots    and   Shoes. 


BECKLEY  &  HENRY, 


JOHN  NELSON, 


BLACKSMITHS.     MEAT  MARKET. 


R.  C.  BENTON, 


BAKEK  AND  CONFECTIONER. 


L.  D.  KELLY, 

Carriage  Manufacturer. 


ROBERT  PHILP, 


And  Dealer  in  Tobacco  and  Cigars. 


J.  P.  VERMILYA,  » 

LIVERY    AND    FEED    STABLE. 


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NUNDA  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

BECKLEY  &  CO,  Lumber  Merchants. 

CRYSTAL  LAKE  PICKLING  AND  PRESERVING  WORKS. 

DOW,  WILLIAM,  Shoemaker. 

ELLSWORTH  &  MAGOON,  Livery  and  Sale  Stable. 

HELM,  M.,  &  CO.,  General  Merchants. 

HYATT  HOUSE,  G.  R.  Hyatt,  Proprietor. 

HORN,  G.  W.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

HORN,  G.  W.,  &  CO.,  Druggists. 

MALLORY,  J.  M.  &  D.  C.,  General  Merchants. 

MCDONALD,  WILLIAM,  Billiard  Hail. 

McMILLAN  FLOUR  MILLS,  M.  B.  Rogers,  Proprietor. 

PATTERSON  FLOUR  MILLS,  L.  Munch,  Proprietor,  Barreville. 

PETTIBONE,  A.  A.,  Police  Magistrate. 

ROTHGERBER,  R.  R.,  General  Merchant. 

STONE,  C.  H.,  Wagon  Maker. 

SHALES,  JACOB,  Shoemaker. 

SHOEMAKER,  W.,  Tobacconist. 

WATSON  &  CO.,  Druggists. 

WALKUP,  L.  W.,  General  Merchant. 

WAINER  &  HAMILTON,  Hardware  and  Stoves. 

WILSON,  J.  B.,  Dealer  in  Vinegar. 


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RICHMOND  TOWNSHIP. 

ABBOTT,  E.  F.,  MRS.,  Widow ;  Solon  Mills. 
ANDREWS,  GEO.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 
ELLEN,  JESSE,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  3 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

ALDRICH,  JAMES  V.,  Merchant,  Richmond,  McHenry  Co.,  111.;  born  in 
Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  June  26,  1837  ;  came  to  this  county  December  25,  1847,  at  the 
age  of  10  ;  lived  in  McHenry  Co.  two  years,  and  worked  with  father  in  Owen  & 
Bros',  flouring  mill;  was  once  elected  Justice  of  the  Peace,  but  resigned  on  account 
of  other  business.  Married  Nellie  Sackett,  November  20,  1870,  who  died  Novem- 
ber 22,  1871  ;  had  one  child,  Ella  Wray,  which  lived  but  two  weeks.  Married 
Mary  Ercenbrack,  of  Beloit,  Wis.,  August  30,  1873 ;  has  one  child,  Harold  Wayne 
Aldrich.  Is  now  in  the  mercantile  business  ;  never  voted  anything  but  Republican 
ticket ;  is  a  Hayes  and  Wheeler  and  Lathrop  man,  and  believes  he  is  doing  that 
which  is  for  the  best  interest  of  his  conscience  and  his  country. 

ALEXANDER,  A.  R.,  Druggist,  Richmond ;  born  in  Middletown,  Mass.  Mar- 
ried December  11,  1872. 

ALEX  AIM  DER,  JESSE,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  born  in  Goffstown,  Merrimack  Co., 
N.  H.,  1808  ;  went  to  Massachusetts,  and  lived  there  twenty-five  years ;  came  to  this 
town  in  December,  1857  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre.  Married 
Eliza  Ann  Borlett  in  1837,  who  was  born  in  Newton  Falls,  Mass. ;  had  four  chil- 
dren, three  boys  and  one  girl ;  one  son  living. 

ALF,  GEORGE,  Shoemaker ;  Richmond. 

ANDREWS,  ALLEN  W.,  Lives  with  G.  Andrews,  Sec.  24;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

ANDERSON,  THOS.,  Laborer,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0.  .  f 

ANDERSON,  ROBERT,  Laborer;  Sec.  11  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

ANTHONY,  WM.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

AUSTIN,  A.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

ARP,  AUGUST,  Farmer,  Sec:  2;  Richmond  P.  0.;  born  in  Mecklenburg, 
Schwerin,  Germany,  1835 ;  owns  55  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $2,200.  Married 
Christina  Bordier  in  1856,  who  was  born  in  Mecklenburg,  also,  1827  ;  had  ten 
children,  nine  boys  and  one  girl — William,  Otto  Minhard,  Ottealia,  Charley,  Robert, 
Henry,  John,  Fredie  and  August. 

ASHTON;  JAS.,  Laborer  ;  Richmond. 

BACON,  JAS.,  Miller  and  Town  Collector  ;  Richmond. 

BACON,  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 


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BACON,  CHAS.  D.,  Lives  on  farm  of  H.  Shinkle,  Sec.  22 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

BANTELL,  HORACE,  Tinner ;  Richmond. 

BECK,  WM.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Richmond  P.  0. 

BECK,  JOHN  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

BEEDEN,  JOSEPH,  Nurseryman  ;  Richmond. 

BEEDEN,  THOS.,  Nurseryman ;  Richmond. 

BENNETT,  FREDERICK,  Clerk,  with  Cole,  Cooley  &  Co. ;  Richmond. 

BE  ATT  Y,  THOS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

BELL,  JOHN  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

BELL,  JOHN  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  O. 

BELLAMY,  BARTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

BENNETT,  S.  F.,  Physician  and  Surgeon ;  Richmond. 

BENNETT,  JOSEPH,  Clerk  for  Smith,  Aldrich  &  Haythorne ;  Richmond. 

BILLINGS,  JOHN,  Butcher  ;  Richmond. 

BOGART,  CORNELIUS,  Retired  ;  Richmond. 

BOGART,  ADRIAN,  Laborer;  Richmond. 

BOG  ART,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

BONNER,  ALFRED,  Wagon  Maker;  Richmond. 

BOOTH,  H.  K.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

BOUTELL,  DANIEL,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Richmond. 

BOWER,  THOMAS,  Proprietor  of  Billiard  Hall ;  Richmond  ;  born  in  Chicago, 
December  8,  1853;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1856. 

BOWER,  ELIJAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born,  in  Derbyshire, 
England,  1837 ;  came  to  America  1846,  and  to  this  county  1856 ;  owns  340  acres 
land,  valued  at  313,600.  Married  Elizabeth  Reed,  1850  ;  she  was  born  in  Leeds, 
England,  1830 ;  had  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls ;  lost  one  girl. 
Democrat. 

BROWN,  JOHN  G.,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Richmond. 
BROWN,  ALANSON  L.,  Constable ;  Richmond. 
BURROWS,  J.  S.,  Attorney  at  Law ;  Richmond. 
BURROWS,  S.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
BUSKIN,  PHILIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
CAIN,  PETER,  Blacksmith  ;  Richmond. 
CAIN,  ROBERT,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 
CAIN,  JOHN,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 
CAIRNS,  REBECCA,  MRS.,  Widow,  Sec.  13;  Richmond  P.  0. 

CAIN,  JOHN,  Railroader,  Richmond,  111.  ;  born  in  Warren  Co.,  Ohio,  June  28, 
1854 ;  came  to  Wisconsin,  1855,  and  to  this  county  1865. 

CARPENTER,  G.  B.,  Harness  Maker  ;  Richmond. 
CARPENTER,  L.  L.,  MRS.,  Milliner  ;  Richmond. 
CARPENTER,  JAMES,  Carpenter;  Richmond. 
CHRISTIAN,  H.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
CHUNEY,  JERRY,  Saloon  Keeper  and  Furniture  Dealer ;  Richmond. 


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CHEVILLON,  H.  L.,  Barber  ;  Richmond,  111. ;  born  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  May 
6,  1858  ;  came  to  this  town  1876. 

COATES,  GEORGE,  Lives  with  G.  W.  Truesdell,  Sec.  26  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

COATES,  CLARK  A.,  Farmer  and  Thresher,  Sec.  11  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

COATES,  NANCY,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

COATES,  DWIGHT  M.,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

COLE,  R.  B.,  Miller;  Richmond. 

COLE,  A.  E.,  Lives  with  S.  Cole,  Sec.  23  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

COLE,  MARTIN,  Farmer ;  Solon  Mills. 

COLE,  SEYMOUR,  Farmer  and  Blacksmith,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

COLBY,  JAS.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

COLLISON,  FRED.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

COLE,  M.  H.,  Farmer  and  Speculator;  Richmond. 

COOLEY,  WM.  H.,  Miller;  Richmond. 

CORKELL,  JAS.,  Harness  Maker  ;  Solon. 

CORLETT,  R.  E.,  Lives  with  J.  Corlett,  Sec  25  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

CORLETT,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

COQUILLETTE.  JAMES,  Lives  with  M.  B.  Thomas,  Sec.  8;  Richmond  P.  0. 

COTTING, C.  G.,  Millwright;  Richmond;  born  in  Ashburnham,  Worcester  Co., 
Mass.,  June  30, 1804  ;  came  to  Chicago,  in  February,  1836  ;  removed  to  Wisconsin, 
lived  there  until  March,  1844,  then  came  to  Richmond  and  has  lived  there  ever  since. 
Married  Sally  Dike,  of  Huntington,  Vt.,  October  27,  1829 ;  had  five  children,  four 
now  living,  three  girls  and  one  boy. 

COTTING,  SPENCER,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
COULMAN,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
COULMAN,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;    Richmond  P.  0. 
COULMAN,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
CRANE,  J.  C.,  Lives  with  J.  M.  Crane,  Sec.  24;  Blivens'  Mills,  P.  0. 
CROPLEY,  ELLIOTT,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
CROPLEY,  WALTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
CROSS,  DANIEL,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 
CROSSEN,  HUGH,  Laborer  ;  Richmond. 

CROSBY,  RENSSELAER  R.,  Formerly  a  Merchant,  Sec.  26  ;  born  in  Hart- 
ford, Conn.,  January  8,  1809  ;  came  west  in  July,  1833  ;  removed  to  McHenry  Co. 
in  September,  1837,  to  Sec.  1,  T.  44  N. ;  removed  to  Solon  Mills,  in  May,  1842, 
been  there  most  of  the  time  since ;  valuation  of  property,  $10,000 ;  been  Post- 
master several  years,  Supervisor,  one  year,  of  Hichmond,  held  several  minor  offices, 
Justice  of  the  Peace  twelve  years  or  more.  Married  Louisa  Johonnott,  born  at 
Barre,  Vt.,  September  13,  1814;  married  at  Barre,  Vt.,  October  16,1836;  no 
children. 

DAVEY,  ASHER,  Late  of  U.  S.  Army;  Solon  Mills. 

DEIGN  AL,  C.  &  R.,  Works  farm  of  J.  H.  Gale,  Sec.  7 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

DERMONTj  ALEX.,  Tenant  of  R.  L.  Turner,  Sec.  14 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 


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DERMONT,  JOHN,  Lives  with  A.  Dermont,  Sec.  14;  Richmond  P.  0. 

DRAKE,  WILLIAM,  Retired  Miller ;  Richmond. 

DOWNING,  JAMES  L.,  Furniture  Dealer;  Richmond. 

DULEY,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  Richmond  P.  0. 

E ARNGEY,  SAMUEL,  Pastor  of  M.  E.  Church  ;  Richmond  ;  born  in  Ireland. 

EARRING,  GEORGE,  Dealer  in  Horses ;  Richmond. 

EGGLESTON,  CHANCEY,  Works  farm  of  H.  Warner,  Sec.  6 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

ENGELS,  NICHOLAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

ELDREDGE,  S.  F.,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Daniel;  Richmond. 

ELDREDGE,  G.  W.,  Speculator;  Richmond;  born  in  Kenosha  Co.,  Wis.,  August 
21,  1843;  came  to  this  town  in  March,  1868;  owns  five  acres  of  village  property. 
Married  Lydia  Foote,  in  February,  1864,  who  was  born  in  Fairfield,  Ohio ;  had  two 
boys.  Republican. 

EMMONS,  LUTHER,  Gardner ;  Richmond. 

ETTEN,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

FAIRCHILD,  C.  H.,  Works  farm  of  S.  H.  Walker,  Sec.  32 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

FISHER,  THOMAS,  Grocer ;  Richmond. 

FITZSIMMONS,  TERRY,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

FOLEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

FOOTE,  MARCUS,  Attorney  at  Law  and  Supervisor;  Richmond. 

FORD,  LAUREN,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

POSTER,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  bom  in  Yorkshire, 
England,  1808  ;  came  to  America  in  1830,  and  settled  in  Canada ;  lived  there  six 
years ;  then  removed  to  New  York  State,  lived  there  nine  years ;  came  to  this  town 
in  1844 ;  owns  125  acres  of  land.  Married  Ann  Wiley,  1835,  who  was  born  in 
Yorkshire  ;  had  ten  children,  six  boys  and  four  girls  ;  four  boys  served  in  the  army 
altogether  ten  years,  Samuel,  Charles  William,  George  and  Frederick  ;  Charles 
William  died  in  the  service. 

FOSTER,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

FOSTER,  FRED.  H.,  Farms  for  Wm.*Foster,  Sec.  10 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

FOSTER,  SAMUEL,  Railroad  Engineer ;  Richmond. 

FOSTER,  PRANK,  Hotel  Keeper ;  Richmond ;  born  in  New  York  State,  July 
31,  1842  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1870. 

FREMMING,  WILLIAM,  Works  Estate  of  H.  Gibbs,  Sec.  30;  Richmond  P.  0. 
FRIEND,  L.,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Leonard,  Sec.  35 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
FRESHNER,  BENJ.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
FRIEND,  MATHIAS  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Blivens'  Mills,  P.  0. 
FRIEND,  JOSEPH  H,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 
FROTHINGHAM,  SAMUEL,  Retired,  lives  with  J.  McCoimell ;  Richmond. 
FULLER,  RUSSELL,  Retired  Farmer  ;  Richmond. 

GALE,  SAMUEL  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Richmond  P.  0. :  bornin  Hillsboro  Co., 
N.  H.,  1808  ;  came  to  Ohio  in  1842,  lived  there  thirteen  years  ;  came  to  this  town 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  309 

October,  1855;  owns  129  acres  of  land,  value  $55  per  acre.  Married  Louisa  L. 
Alexander,  of  Hillsboro  Co.,  N.  H.,  1832  ;  had  seven  children,  five  boys  and  two 
girls  ;  lost  three  boys  and  two  girls  ;  three  boys  served  in  the  Union  Army — Lewis 
E.,  John  A.  and  Charles  H ;  Lewis  E.  was  shot  in  the  battle  of  Guntown,  was 
taken  prisoner  and  died  in  prison  at  Mobile. 

GARDNER,  ALEX.,  Farmer;  Solon  Mills. 
GARDNER,  WM.,  Farmer,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Solon  Mills 
GARDNER,  ROBERT;  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
GARVER,  JOHN,  Shoemaker  ;  Richmond. 

GAVETT,  SIDNEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Argyle,  Wash- 
ington Co.,  N.  Y.,  1812 ;  came  to  this  town  1856 ;  owns  110  acres  of  land,  two 
miles  from  town.  Married  Margaret  Redding  in  1853,  who  was  born  in  Dublin, 
Ireland,  and  came  to  this  country  when  small ;  had  two  girls,  Clara  and  Anna 
Mary. 

GIBBS,  C.  H.,  Formerly  Proprietor  of  Richmond  House ;  came  to  Richmond  in 
1843,  and  lived  here  until  his  death  in  1875;  he  was  born  in  Bethel,  Windsor  Co., 
N.  Y.,  Jan.  22,  1807  ;  value  of  property,  $60,000.  Mr.  Gibbs  married  Sarah  En- 
sign, of  Stillwater,  Saratoga  Co:,  N.  Y.,  June  22,  1834 ;  Mrs.  Gibbs  resided  at  the 
time  of  her  marriage  at  Warsaw,  Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  had  three  children,  one 
boy  and  two  girls,  all  now  dead. 

GIBBS,  SARAH,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Herman  Gibbs ;  Richmond. 

GILLESPIE,  D.,  MRS.,  Tailoress  ;  Richmond. 

GOODH AND,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

GREELEY,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  Richmond  P.  0. 

GREEN,  CLARA,  MRS.,  Dressmaker ;  Richmond. 

HALDERMAN,  MILTON,  Laborer;  Richmond. 

HALDERMAN,  J.  A.,  Farms  for  A.  Truesdell,  Sec.  35 ;  Ringwood  P.  0. 

HALDERMAN,  JOHN,  SR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HALDERMAN,  MARSH,  Farmer  with  J.  Halderman,  Sec.  14;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HALDERMAN,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Richmond  P.  O. 

HARNESS,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HARNESS,  GEORGE  &  GILDEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

HARNESS,  PEET,  Farmer  Sec.  32  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HARNESS,  JAMES,  Lives  with  George  and  Gilden  Harness,  Sec.  22  ;  Solon  Mills 

P.  0. 
HASTINGS,  H.  M.,  Works  farm  for  A.  Gardner,  Sec.  20;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HASTINGS,  COURTLAND  A.,  Farmer ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Cort- 
land  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  5,  1850  ;  came  to  Walworth  Co.,  Wis.,  in  1858,  and  to 
this  county  in  1872.  Married  Frances  Hoffman,  February  11, 1876,  who  was  born 
at  Spring  Grove,  Burton  Township,  October  9.  1858. 

HATCH,  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  English  Prairie  P.  0.;  born  in  Hebron, 
Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  20,  1814;  came  to  Burton  Township  in  1837  ;  owns 
1 ,000  acres  of  land ;  has  been  Supervisor,  and  is  at  present  School  Trustee.  Married 


310  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Mandana  Cole  in  1844,  who  was  born  in  New  Chester,  Merrimac  Co.,  N.  H. ;  had 
five  children,  four  boys  and  one  girl — one  boy  dead.  Republican. 

HAYTHORNE,  J.  W.,  General  Merchant ;  Richmond. 

HESSELGRAVE,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HENDRICKS,  JOHN,  Sewing  Machine  Agent  Blivens'  Mills. 

HICKS,  MILAN,  Hardware  and  Agricultural  Implement  Dealer  ;  Richmond. 

HILL,  GEORGE,  Mason  and  Plasterer ;  Richmond. 

HOCKENMIDLER,  JOHN.  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

HODGE,  WILLIAM  H.,  Laborer ;  Solon  Mills. 

HODGE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HODGE,  JAMES  T,  Laborer;  Solon  Mills. 

HOGLE,  CHARLES,  Cooper ;  Richmond. 

HOLIAN,  JOHN,  Produce  Dealer ;  Richmond. 

HOGLE,  S.  L.,  Cooper ;  Richmond. 

HORNBY,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Cancer  Doctor ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. ;  born  in 

Orby,  Lincolnshire,  England,  in  1832  ;  came  to  this  town  in  1855  ;  owns  ninety-one 
acres  of  land ;  has  been  Assessor  two  years,  Road  Commissioner  six  years,  Justice 
of  the  Peace  six  years.  Married  Rebecca  Bellainy,  March  19,  1856,  who  was  born 
in  Orby,  England  ;  had  eight  children,  five  boys  and  three  girls — Mary  Adella,  died 
July  5,  1859 ;  Mary  A.,  born  July  20,  1860  ;  John  William,  January  24,  1862 ; 
Sylvia,  August  17,  1865  ;  Birt,  December  4,  1867  ;  Henry  W.,  June  4,  1870 ; 
Epton  B.,  November  25,  1872 ;  Edgar  0.,  March  14,  1875,  all  born  in  Mc- 
Henry  Co. 

HOWE,  A.  J.,  Shoemaker  ;  Richmond. 
HOWE,  L.  W.,  Blacksmith ;  Richmond. 
HOWDEN,  ANDREW,  Saloon  Keeper ;  Richmond. 

HOWDEN,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Resides  on  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Yorkshire,  England,  February,  1839  ;  came  to  America  in  1843,  and  to  this  county 
the  same  year  ;  owns  forty  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $2,000.  Married  Mary  Robert- 
shau,  in  1872,  whose  maiden  name  was  Slater ;  she  was  born  in  Yorkshire,  En- 
gland, also  ;  she  has  one  child. 

HUFF,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HUGG,  EDMOND,  Cheese  and  Butter  Manufacturer  -/Richmond. 

HUGG,  FELIX,  Laborer;  Richmond. 

HUNTER,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

HYDE,  JOSIAH,  SR.,  DR.,  Physician  ;  Richmond. 

HYDE,  J.  H,,  Druggist ;  Richmond. 

IMESON,  JONATHAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

JOHOMETT,  E.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

JOHOMETT,  RENSSELAER,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

JOHOMETT,  ASA,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

JOHOMETT,  ROBERT,  Blacksmith  ;  Richmond. 

JONES,  WALTER,  Salesman,  with  J.  Cluney,  Furniture  Dealer ;  Richmond. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  311 

KATNER,  AUGUST,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 
KANE,  ROBERT,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 
KEWLEY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec,  33 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
KELLY,  WILLIAM,  Tailor ;  Richmond. 
KILBURN,  WILLIAM,  Retired ;  Richmond. 
KILBURN,  HEMAN,  Teamster  and  Thresher ;   Richmond. 
KILBURN,  DANIEL,  Teamster  and  Thresher  ;  Richmond. 
KLINE,  J.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

KRUMPEN,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  Richmond  P.O.;  born  in  Prussia, 
Germany,  1821  ;  came  to  America  in  1852,  and  to  this  county  in  1855  ;  owns  45 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $1,800.  Married  Catherine  Held  in  1854,  who  was  born 
in  Prussia,  also;  has  nine  children,  four  boys  and  five  girls.  Democrat;  Catholic. 

LAWSON,  RICHARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

LAWSON,  EUGENE,  Farmer  and  Speculator ;  Sec.  33  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

LEGGETT,  JAMES,  Wagon  Maker ;  Richmond. 

LUMLEY,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  31 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MARSH,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MARTIN,  BENJ.  C.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  7  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MARTIN,  A.  S.,  Butcher ;  Richmond. 

MARTIN,  L.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec,  9 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MAYO,  J.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

MAY,  JOHN  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

MAY,  NICHOLAS,  Teacher  and  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

MARVIN,  J.  J.,  Clerk ;  Richmond. 

McCLELLAN,  GEO.  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Byron,  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1836;  came  West  to  Kenosha  Co.,  Wis.,  and  lived 
there  twenty  years  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1860  ;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $4,000  ;  is  School  Director  at  present  and  has  been  six  years.  Married  Ann 
Eliza  Earing  in  1857,  who  was  born  in  Fabius,  Onondaga  Co.  N.  Y. ;  had  four 
children,  three  girls  and  one  boy — Celona  E.,  Hattie  A.,  Edna  L.  and  Hurpurt  E. 
McClellan.  Republican. 

McCONNELL,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  Richmond  P.  0.;  born  in  this 
town  March  3,  1842;  owns  520  acres;  value  of  property,  $25,000.  Married  Susan 
Cushman,  of  Vermont,  November  15,  1865  ;  had  four  children,  three  living — two 
girls  and  one  boy. 

McCONNELL,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  Richmond  P.  0.;  born  in  this  town, 
July  8.  1842;  owns  300  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $20,000.  Married  Mary 
Frothingham,  of  Concord,  N.  H.,  November  5,  1868  ;  had  three  children,  lost  one. 

McCONNELL,  WM.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Williams- 
port,  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa.  ;  came  to  Michigan  in  1836,  and  to  Richmond  in  1837  ; 
owns  1,300  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $50,000  ;  held  the  offices  of  Postmaster 
six  years,  Justice  of  the  Peace  thirty-five  years,  County  Commissioner  two  terms, 
Associate  Judge  sixteen  years,  member  of  State  Board  of  Equalization  one  term  and 


312  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Member  of  General  Assembly  one  term.     Married  Elizabeth  Bodine,  of  Muncy, 
Lycoming  Co.,  Pa.,  January  18,  1838  ;  has  three  boys. 

McLANE,  C.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

McLELLAN,  R.  G.,  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements ;  Richmond. 

MEAD,  J.  N.,  Hardware  Merchant;  Richmond. 

MEAD,  ISAAC,  Retired;  Richmond. 

MEEKER,  J.  0.,  Blacksmith;  Richmond. 

MEAD,  F.  TV.,  Carriage  and  Wagon  Manufacturer ;  Richmond ;  born  in  Pittsfqrd, 
Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  May  25,  1843 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1844 ;  lived  on  a  farm 
until  I860,  then  worked  at  blacksmithing,  in  Ringwood,  McHenry  Township,  eight 
years;  came  to  Richmond  September  17,  1875  ;  value  of  property,  $5,000;  was  in 
Battery  M,  First  111.  Light  Artillery  three  years.  Married  Emma  A.  Colby,  of 
McHenry,  January  1,  1866,  who  was  born  July  5,  1847  ;  had  five  children — Carrie 
A.,  born  October  12,  1866;  Myrtie  E.,  August  12,  1869;  Lora  A.,  October  19, 
1871 ;  Lynn  B.,  born  October  23,  1874,  died  March  15,  1875,  and  William  Ray, 
born  April  30,  1876. 

MERRILL,  JOHN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
MILLER,  MATHIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 
MOTLEY,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
MOTLEY,  WM.,  JR  ,  Farms  for  J.  Reed,  Sec.  12 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
MONEAR,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Solon  Mills  P  0. 
MONEAR,  WALLACE,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
MOORE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  26  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
MOON,  GEO.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
MULLIN,  THOMAS,  Clerk,  with  Cole/Bower  &  Waugh;  Richmond. 
MURPHY,  SARAH,  MRS.,  Widow  of  John  ;  Richmond. 

MYERS,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Richmond  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Columbia,  Her- 
kimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1825 ;  lived  there  until  18  years  old ;  came  to  this  town  with 
his  parents  (of  whom  his  mother  is  now  living)  in  1844 ;  owns  220  acres  of  land- 
Married  (first  wife)  Margaret  Snell,  who  died  in  1867.  Married  (second  wife)  Har- 
riet Kilgore,  of  Madison  Co.,  0.,  in  1868,  who  came  to  this  town  when  four  years 
old ;  has  four  children  by  first  wife — Albertie,  born  1853  ;  Emma,  born  1858 ; 
John  D.,  1863  ;  Mattie,  1867. 

NASON,  J.  0.,  Jeweler;  Richmond. 

NEIL,  JOSEPH,  Shoemaker  ;  Richmond. 

NEWMAN,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

NORTHRUP,  WILLARD,  Farmer  and  Miller,  Sec.  31  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

NOBLE,  MAJOR,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

NEWMAN,  J.  C.,  Tailor;  Richmond. 

ORVIS,  SAM'L  L.,  Farmer,  Sec  24;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

OSMOND,  GEORGE,  SR.,  Farms  for  R.  F.  Bennett,  Sec.  16;  Richmond  P.  0. 

ORR,  THOMAS,  Laborer;  Richmond. 

OVERTON,  J.  S.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 


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OVERTON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

PACKER,  FRANK,  Painter  ;  Richmond. 

PARSONS,  WILLIAM,  Farms  for  P.  Whitney,  Sec.  16;  Richmond  P.  O. 

PARSONS,  FRTCD'K,  Farms  for  P.  Whitney,  Sec.  16  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

PEASE,  GEO.  D..  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

PETERSON,  F.,  MRS.,. Widow  of  Lewis;  Richmond. 

PETTINGILL,  A.  M.,  Farmer ;  Richmond. 

PHILLIPS,  A.  D.,  Agent  Wilson  Sewing  Machine  Co. ;  Richmond. 

PIERCE,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

POTTER,  C.  B.,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Stephen  ;  Richmond. 

POTTER,  D.  A.;  SR.,  Postmaster  and  Insurance  Agent;  Richmond. 

POTTER,  D.  A.,  JR.,  General  Merchant;  Richmond. 

PRICE,  H.  B.,  Dentist ;  Richmond  ;  born  in  Morrisville,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  McHenry 
Co,  in  1872.  Married  Eva  Spalding,  of  Waukegan,  Lake  Co.,  111.,  August  31. 1876. 

PRICKET,  HENRY,  Retired,  Sec.  33,  Richmond  P.  0. 
PURDY,  ANGELINE,  MRS,  Widow  of  Wiiliam;  Richmond. 

PURDY,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Dutchess  Co., 
N.  Y.,  February  1,  1826 ;  came  to  Will  Co.  in  1837,  and  to  this  county  in  1838 ; 
owns  130  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $10,000.  Married  Amanda  E.  Fisher, 
of  Worcester,  0.,  July  9,  1863  ;  had  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

RANDALL,  A.  &  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

RANDALL,  RUFUS,  Farmer;  Richmond. 

RANSON,  MARY,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Alonzo;  Richmond. 

READING,  WM.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  ,24;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

READING,  M.  D.,  Farmer  with  E.  M.  Stockton,  Sec.  27  ;  Solon  Mills. 

READING,  HORACE,  Farmer  for  Charles  Weller,  Sec.  22  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

READ,  R.  H.,  Miller ;  Richmond. 

REED,  SAMUEL  B.,  Tenant  for  Wm.  Reed,  Sec.  30 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

REED,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Butcher  ;  Richmond. 

REED,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  30 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

REEDER,  C.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Richmond. 

REEDER,  ANDREW,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  16  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

RICHARDSON,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  18  ;  English  Prairie  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Yorkshire,  England;  came  to  America  in  1834,  and  to  this  county  in  1836;  lived 
during  the  time  in  Milwaukee,  three  years ;  owns  360  acres,  valued  at  $30  per  acre ; 
has  been  Supervisor,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Assessor,  Road  Commissioner,  and  is  at 
present  School  Trustee.  Married  Eleanor  J.  James,  of  London,  England,  in  1843  ; 
had  thirteen  children,  seven  boys  and  six  girls  ;  three  boys  dead.  Democrat ;  Epis- 
copalian. 

REYNOLDS,  JOHN,  Blacksmith ;  Richmond. 

RICHARDSON,  FRANCIS,  Farmer  and  Mason,  Sec.  10 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

RICHARDSON,  J.  H.,  Tenant  of  J.  B.  Smallwood,  Sec.  11 ;  Richmond. 


314  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

ROBBINS,  JAMES.  Farmer  and  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements;  Solon 
Mills  P.  0.;  born  in  Richland,  N.  Y.,  August  1,  1826;  came  west  inl  844; 
has  been  Constable  three  years,  School  Director  sixteen  years,  Supervisor  one  year, 
Deputy  Sheriff  three  years,  Justice  of  the  Peace  five  years,  Collector  one  year,  As- 
sessor one  year.  Married  Mary  Aldrich.  of  Michigan,  November  1,  1856;  had 
seven  children,  four  boys  and  three  girls. 

ROBINSON,  JERRY,  Railroad  Agent ;  Richmond. 
ROBINSON,  MARTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
ROTNOUR,  J.  A.,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
ROTNOUR,  SANFORD,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
ROWSON,  PLANT,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  O. 
ROWSON,  WILLIAM,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 
SAYLES,  SUMNER,  Thresher ;  Richmond. 
SAYLES,  WM.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
SAYLES,  WASHINGTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 
SCHRAEDER,  FRITZ,  Railroad  Employe  ;  Richmond. 

SCOTT,  MOSES,  Farmer  and  Steamboatman  ;  residence  McHenry  ;  born  in  Her- 
kimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  17, 1806  ;  came  West  in  1835,  and  to  this  county  in  1874. 
Married  Chloe  Ripley,  February  7,  1829,  who  died  in  1832.  New  York  was  her 
native  State  ;  no  children. 

SHELDON,  THOMAS  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SHERMAN,  ALONZO,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Richmond. 

SHERMAN,  E.  J.,  Livery  Stable  Keeper ;  Richmond. 

SILL,  LUCIUS,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

SILL,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  12  ;  Richmond  P,  0. 

SILL,  JOHN,  Farmers,  Sec  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SIBLEY,  ROBERT,  Retired  ;  Richmond. 

SKILLICORN,  JOHN,  Mason  and  Farmer ;  Solon  Mills. 

SKINKLE,  MARY,  Owns  farm,  Sec.  21 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SKINKLE,  PERRY  G.,  Agricultural  Implement  Dealer ;  Richmond. 

SKINKLE,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SLITER,  NICHOLAS,  Tenant  of  S.  F.  Bennett,  Sec.  25 ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

SMITH,  MATHEW,  Farmer  with  J.  S.  Overton,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

SMITH,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOHN  C.,  General  Merchant ;  Richmond. 

SPENCER,  JOHN,  Tenant  of  G.  McConnell,  Sec.  17 ;  Richmond  P.  O. 

SPONHOLG,  AUGUST,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Richmond  P.  O. 

STEPHENS,  FRED'K,  Laborer;  Richmond. 

STEPHENS,  S.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  MALTBY,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STEWART,  JUDD,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STEWART,  DAVID  C.,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STEWART,  GEO.  VV.,  Farmer  and  Thresher,  Sec.  29 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 


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STEWART,  C.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STOCKTON,  EDW.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

STRAIN,  PETER,  Laborer  ;  Richmond. 

SUMNER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Richmond  P.  0. 

SUTTON,  WM.,  SR.,  Retired ;  Solon  Mills. 

SUTTON,  JOHN,  Carpenter  and  Joiner ;  Solon  Mills. 

SUTTON,  MASON,  Laborer ;  Solon  Mills. 

TEFFT,  CLARK  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

TEFFT,  CHARLES,  Lives  with  C.  H.  Tefft,  Sec.  13 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

THOMAS,  BRIGGS,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  German  Flats, 
Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  October  10,  1800 ;  came  to  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  in  1835,  and 
to  this  town  in  1837 ;  owns  440  acres  of  land ;  valuation  of  property  $20,000  ; 
been  Road  Commissioner  four  years,  Assessor  one  year.  Married  Amy  Mason,  of 
Adams,  Berkshire  Co.,  Mass.,  who  died  November  23,  1870  ;  married  Mariah 
Mason,  of  New  Lebanon,  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  5,  1871 ;  had  seven 
children  ;  lost  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

THOMAS,  M.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Richmond  P.  0. ;  born  in  Richmond,  McHenry 
Co.,  111.,  December  13,  1842 ;  owns  168  acres  of  land;  value  of  property,  $10,000. 
Married  December  16,  1860,  Katie  Rowe,  of  Hebron,  McHenry  Co.,  111. ;  she  was 
born  in  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  has  two  girls. 

TOYNTON,  GEORGE,  Farms  for  J.  S.  Overton,  Sec.  23 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

TOYNTON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

TRUESDELL,  ADELAIDE,  Owns  farm,  Sec.  35  ;  Solon  JVIills  P.  0. 

TREBLE,  Henry,  Drayman;  Richmond. 

TRUAX,  JACOB,  Laborer  ;   Richmond. 

THOMAS,  CHARLES,  Tenant  of  F.  H.  Fellow,  Sec.  6  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

THOMAS,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

THOMPSON,  DYER,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

TODD,  ROBERT,  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

TUPPER,  JOHN,  R.  R.  Laborer  ;  Richmond. 

TUPPER,  LEWIS,  R.  R.  Laborer ;  Richmond. 

TURNER,  JEANETTE  A.,  MRS.,  Widow  of  Geo.  E.,  Sec.  24;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

TURNER,  CHAS.  L.,  Tenant  of  Wm.  Gardener,  Sec.  27  ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

TURNER,  ROBEBT  L.,  Farmer  and  Proprietor  Solon  Mills ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

TURNER,  MARY,  MRS.,  Widow  of  William,  Sec.  13 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

TURNER,  HENRY  E.,  Farmer ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. 

UTTER,  G.  S.,  Printer  and  Publisher  of  Richmond  Gazette,  Richmond,  McHenry 
Co.,  111. ;  born  in  Penn  Yan,  N.  Y.,  1835  ;  served  in  the  Fortieth  Wis.  Vols. ;  wife's 
maiden  name  Fannie  Ware. 

VYSE,  JOHN,  Painter  ;  Richmond. 

WAGONER,  MATHIAS,  JR.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Blivens'  Mills  P.  0. 

WALKINGTON,  JOHN,  Farms  with  H.  Marsh,  Sec.  19 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 


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WANNEMAKER,  DANIEL,  Wagon  Maker;  Richmond. 

WANNEMAKER,  SCOTT,  Carriage  Painter ;  Richmond. 

WARD,  SILAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WARD,  S.  R.,  DR.,  Physician  ;  Richmond. 

WATTERS,  HENRY,  Retired ;  resides  with  J.  Hodge ;  Richmond. 

WATTERS,  ISAAC,  Laborer  ;  Solon  Mills. 

WAUGH,  JAMES,  Produce  and  Stock  Dealer ;  Richmond. 

WELCH,  STEPHEN,  Laborer;  Richmond. 

WEEKS,  EBEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WEEKS,  DANIEL,  Retired  Farmer ;  Richmond. 

WEST,  JOHN,  Dealer  in  Harness,  Boots  and  Shoes ;  Richmond. 

WELLER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Solon  Mills  P.  0. ;  born  in  Herki- 
mer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January,  1813 ;  came  to  this  county  May,  1839  ;  lived  two  years 
in  Lake  Co.  during  the  time ;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $6,000.  Married  Jane 
Moses,  of  Hartford,  Conn.,  March  17,  1817 ;  had  six  children,  three  living. 

WEIDRICK,  PETER,  Tenant  of  S.  H.  Walker,  Sec.  29 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WINN,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WHISTON,  SEYMOUR,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WHITE,  CHRISTOPHER,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WHITE,  FRANCIS,  Farmer,  with  C.  White,  Sec.  14 ;  Richmond  P.  0. 

WILSON,  THOS.  H.,  Proprietor  of  Billiard  Hall;  Richmond. 

WILSON,  OTIS,  Keeper  of  Billiard  Hall';  Richmond. 

WILSON,  HARVEY,  Retired  Farmer ;  Richmond. 

WINN,  ROBERT,  Lives  with  J.  Winn,  Sec.  1  ;  Richmond  P.  O. 

WOODLIFFE,  GEORGE,  Laborer ;  Solon  Mills. 

WODELL,  GEORGE  P.,  Photographer ;  Richmond. 

WODELL,  G.  P.,  MRS.,  Milliner ;  Richmond. 

WOOSTER,  J.  C.,  Retired;  Solon  Mills. 

WRAY,  RICHARD,  Farmer  and  Breeder  of  Blooded  Stock,  Sec.  10;  Richmond 
P.  0. ;  born  in  Yorkshire,  England,  in  1814 ;  came  to  America  in  1833  and  settled 
in  White  Pigeon,  Mich. ;  lived  there  three  years,  then  removed  to  English  Prairie, 
Burton  Township ;  lived  there  until  1867,  then  removed  to  where  he  now  lives ; 
owns  510  acres  of  land,  a  part  of  which  he  preempted  and  still  owns.  Married 
Jane  Archdale  in  1841 ;  she  was  born  in  Womersley,  Yorkshire,  England,  in  1824  ; 
had  six  children — two  boys  and  four  girls ;  lost  one  boy. 

YOUNG,  EDWIN  R.,  Principal  Richmond  Public  School ;  Richmond. 


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RICHMOND  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 


ALEXANDER  &  HYDE, 

DRUGS,  MEDICINES, 

PAINTS    ANB    OILS. 


FRANK  FOSTER, 

Hotel  Keeper  and  Auctioneer. 


H.  L.  CHEVILLON, 
BARBER. 


C.  W.  ELDREDGE, 

DEALER  IN 

LIVE    STOCK,    WOOL,    POULTRY, 

GRAIN,  SEEDS,  Etc. 


THOS.  BOWER, 

BILLIARD    HALL. 


F.  W.  MEAD, 

Successor  to  B.  SIBLEY, 

CARRIAGE  &  WAGON  MAWACTHRER. 

SMITH,  ALDRIOH  &  HAYTHORNE, 

GENERAL  MERCHANTS. 

RICHMOND  GAZETTE, 

G.  S.  UTTER, 

• 

EDITOR  AND   PUBLISHER. 


H.    B.    PRICE, 

IDE3STTIST, 

"Will  do  all  "Work  pertaining  to  my  Profession  in  a  skillful  and 

workmanlike  manner  according  to  the  latest 

improved  methods. 

H.    HORNBY, 

CANCER    DOCTOR, 


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RICHMOND  BUSINESS   DIRECTORY. 

ALF,  GEORGE,  Shoemaker. 

BENNETT,  S.  F.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

CHUNEY,  JERRY,  Furniture  Dealer  and  Saloon  Keeper. 

COLE,  COOLEY  &  CO.,  Proprietors  Richmond  Mills. 

FOSTER,  FRANK,  Proprietor  Richmond  House. 

FISHER,  THOMAS,  Grocery. 

FOOTE,  MARCUS,  Attorney  at  Law. 

GILLESPIE,  D.,  MRS.,  Tailoress.     . 

GREEN,  CLARA,  MRS.,  Dressmaker. 

HALL,  C.  F.,  General  Merchant. 

HOGLE,  S.  L.,  Cooper. 

HICKS,  MILAN,  Hardware  and  Agricultural  Implement  Dealer. 

HOWE,  A.  J.,  Shoemaker. 

HYDE,  JOSIAH,  SR.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

McLELLAN,  R.  G.,  Agricultural  Implement  Dealer. 

MARTIN,  A.  S.,  Meat  Market. 

MEEKER,  J.  0.,  Blacksmith. 

NEWMAN,  J.  C.,  Tailor. 

NASON,  J.  0.,  Jeweler. 

POTTER,  D.  A.,  SR.,  Ihsurance  Agent  and  Postmaster. 

POTTER,  D.  A.,  JR.,  General  Merchant. 

PRICE,  H.  B.,  Dentist. 

PHILLIPS,  A.  D.,  Agent  Wheeler  &  Wilson  Sewing  Machines. 

REED,  JOHN,  Meat  Market. 

SHERMAN,  ALONZO,  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 

SHERMAN,  E.  J.,  Livery  Stable. 

WARD,  SAMUEL  R.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

WEST,  JOHN,  Boots,  Shoes  and  Harness. 

WILSON,  THOS.  H.,  Billiard  Hall. 

WODELL,  GEO.  P.,  Photograph  Gallery. 

WILSON,  OTIS,  Billiard  Hall. 

WODELL,  G.  P.,  MRS.,  Millinery. 


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SPRING  GROVE   BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

MEAD,  CHARLES,  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Postmaster. 
TWEED,  ROBERT,  General  Merchant. 
WESTLAKE,  JAMES,  Cheese  Manufacturer. 
WILSON,  WYMAN,  General  Merchant. 


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RILEY    TOWNSHIP. 

ANDERSON,  ANDERS,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Sweden ; 
came  to  this  county  in  1869  ;  rents  120  acres  of  land.  Unmarried. 

ASHCflAFT,  J.  B.,  Thresher,  Sec.  25  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
AXTELL,  EUGENE,  Laborer,  Sec.  16 ;  Marengo  P.  O. 
AXTELL,  H.  U.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BARNARD,  GEORGE,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  18;  Belvidere  P.  0. 
BARNARD,  WALTER,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  18 ;  Belvidere  P.  0. 
BARNES,  ADDNEY,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  13  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BARNES,  ALBERT,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  13 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BARNES,  D.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BARBER,  HORACE,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BARBER,  A.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  27  ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 
BARBER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BARBER,  H.  S.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  8;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in 
DeKalb  Co.,  111.,  October  26,  1848 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1870  ;  rents  186  acres 
of  land.  Married  Francis  A.  Jarvis,  March  20,  1872,  who  was  born  in  New  York 
State  in  1852 ;  has  one  child,  Lucy  Mabel. 

BATES,  MARCUS,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  3 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BATES.  J.  N.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  4 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BENCOTER,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BENNETT,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  29 ;  South  Riley  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa.,  July  9,  1820  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1868 ;  rents  230  acres 
of  land.  Married  Lavina  Coarson  in  1848,  who  was  born  in  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa. ; 
has  six  children — Harriet,  Celestia,  Adeline,  Clara  Bell,  Monford  and  Willie  C. 

BENNETT,  F.  H.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  3 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 
BENSON,  W.  S.,  Fruit  Raiser,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BLACKPORD,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  19  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Boone  Co.,  111.,  1845  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1875  ;  rents  160  acres  of  land  ;  value 
of  property.  $1,500.  Married  Anna  Lawman,  of  Spring,  Boone  Co.,  111.,  December 
23,  1871  ;  has  one  child. 

BOUGHTON,  GRANT,  Laborer,  Sec.  14  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BRAINARD,  JOSEPH,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  18 ;  Belvidere  P.  0. 
BRINKYER,  H.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  11 ;  Belvidere  P.  0. 
BROTZMAN,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  321 

BROTZMAN  &  ROGERS,  Cheese  Factory  and  Creamery,  Sec.  22 ;  Marengo 
P.  0.  ;  established  in  1865  ;  value  of  property,  $3,500. 

BROTZMAN,  N.,  Proprietor  of  Riley  Cheese  Factory,  Sec.  22 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio;  came  to  this  county  in  1871  ;  owns  40  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $40  per  acre ;  was  a  member  of  the  Ninth  Ohio  Independent  Battery. 
Married  Martha  J.  Proctor,  of  Geanga  Co.,  Ohio,  in  1864  ;  has  two  children,  Ida 
and  Earl. 

BROKAW,  J.  J.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  30  ;   Marengo  P.  0. 
BROWN,  THOS.,  Laborer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BROWN,  MATTHEW,  Laborer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BROWN,  ELIZA,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  26 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BUCK,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  34 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa.,  January  15,  1825  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1855  ; 
owns  91  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre;  enlisted  in  Ninety-fifth  111.  Vol.  Inf. 
and  was  rejected  on  account  of  physical  disability.  Married  Elizabeth  Milledge  in 
1870,  who  was  born  in  Ohio  in  1831  ;  has  three  children,  Emma  Nelson  and 
Edward. 

BUCK,  ISAAC,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 
BURKHART,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Wagon  Maker,  Sec.  27 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 
BURKHART,  J.  R.,  Farmer  and  Carpenter,  Sec.  35 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 

n 

CADY,  ALFRED,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  26 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Salisbury,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  10,  1861  ;  owns  112£ 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,000.  Married  H.  Mary  Edwards,  October  13,  1869, 
who  was  born  in  Greenfield,  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  30,  1845;  has  two 
children,  Ruby  May  and  William  Carleton.  House  was  destroyed  by  fire  in  1875, 
and  the  new  frame  house  now  occupies  the  old  site ;  value,  $2,000. 

CALCHAN,  JOHN,  Weaver,  Sec.  11  ;    Marengo  P.  0. 
CAMPBELL,  JAMES,  Nurseryman,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
CASS,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

C ARR,  DARIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  New  York  ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  in  1857 ;  owns  72  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $60  per  acre.  Married 
Thankful  Spencer  in  1830  ;  has  nine  children. 

CLAPP,  M.,  Farmer  and  Teacher,  Sec.  26 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bridgewater, 
Vt.,  in  1823 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1861 ;  owns  50  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$40  per  acre  ;  has  been  School  Director  one  term ;  served  in  Co.  E,  Ninety-fifth  111. 
Vol.  Inf.  Married  Marietta  Bailey,  October  15,  1849,  who  was  born  in  Erie  Co., 
Pa.,  April  17,  1826  ;  has  four  children  living — Mary  M.,  Jones  M.,  Corydon  and 
Cordlinn. 

CLOSSON,  A.  S.,  Laborer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

COARSON,  GEO.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Grower,  Sec.  21  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

CO  ARSON,  J.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

COARSON,  J.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


322  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

COUNTRYMAN,  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

CRANE,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  n.  e.  Sec.  9 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Surrey 
England  ;  came  to  this  county  March  1,  1876  ;  rents  farm  of  R.  M.  Patrick  ;  value 
of  property  $500.  Married  Susan  Wynn  February  8,  1873,  of  Benton  Co.,  Mo. ; 
has  two  children. 

CRISSEY,  J.  N.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  10;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Chau- 
tauqua  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  this  county  September  19,  1854 ;  owns  335  acres 
of  land,  value  $50  per  acre ;  has  been  Commissioner  and  Overseer  of  the  Poor. 
Married  Emily  Jenkins,  of  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  13,  1856  ;  has  five  children. 

DIMON,  THOMAS,  Nurseryman  and  Fruit  Grower,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
DOLBY,  R.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  35  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

DOWNING,  JOHN  B.,  Blacksmith,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Lyco- 
ming  Co.,  Pa.,  December  16,  1848 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1873  ;  owns  blacksmith 
shop,  value  $500.  Married  Levina  J.  Dykens,  of  Williamsport,  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa., 
1870 ;  has  two  children,  Thomas  David  and  Sadie  J. 

DRAKE,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

DRIVER,  ROBERT,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  16  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
Hilgay,  Norfolk,  England  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1856  ;  rents  200  acres  of  laud, 
value  of  property  $3,000.  Married  Caroline  Francis  Robb  November  11,  1866  ; 
has  four  children. 

DUFFY,  E.,  Laborer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  O. 
DUNHAM,  GEORGE,  Laborer,  Sec.  9 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

DUNHAM,  GEORGE  H.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  9 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Rome,  N.  Y.,  January  4,  1848;  came  to  this  county  in  1869.  Married 
Sarah  M.  Tracy  February  25,  1873,  who  was  born  in  Coral  Township,  McHenry 
Co.,  February  6.  1851  ;  has  three  children — Bertha  G.,  Alice  L.  and  Henry. 

DUNWOODY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26 ;  Marengo  Township. 
DUNBAR,  M.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 

EDKIN,  THOMAS  J.,  Gunsmith,  Sec.  27  ;  Riley  P.  0. ;  born  in  New  York 
City  February  2,  1808;  came  to  this  county  March  23,  1866  ;  owns  100  acres  of 
land,  value  $50  per  acre  ;  is  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Postmaster  of  South  Riley : 
been  Collector  one  term.  Married  Hannah  Coarson,  of  Muncy,  Lyoming  Co.,  Pa., 
February  5,  1834  ;  has  three  children  living — Elizabeth,  George  and  Lucretia. 

EDWARDS,  J.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
ELDRIDGE,  M.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

FAY,  F.  B.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  11  ;  Marengo  P.  O. ;  born  in  Jefferson 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  5,  1832,  came  to  McHenry  Co.  November,  1853  ;  owns  264 
acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre.  Married  Amy  D.  Jenkins,  of  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y., 
September  15,  1849  ;  has  three  children. 


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FELLOWS,  E.  R.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  28  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
FELLOWS,  J.  H.,  Medical  Student,  Sec.  28 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

FBINK,  PHILO  E.,  Farmer,  Renter  of  G.  Richardson ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born 
in  McHenry  Co.  March  11,  1854  ;  is  equal  heir  with  brother  in  mother's  estate  of 
174  acres,  value  $7,000.  Unmarried. 

GEHRKE,  WILLIAM,  Laborer,  Sec.  15;  Marengo  P.  0. 

GILLILAN,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Marengo  P.  0. 

GOODSILL,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 

GRAVES,  FRANK,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo,  P. 

GRAVES,  JULIA,  Widow  of  H.  B.  Graves,  Sec.  14 ;.  Marengo  P.  0. ;  she  was 

born  in  Antwerp,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  came  to  this  county  in  1860 ;  owns  286 
acres  of  land,  value  $.50  per  acre.  She  was  married  in  1850  ;  her  maiden  name 
was  Julia  Fay  ;  has  three  children. 

GRAY,  THOMAS  L.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  26  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Ulster  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  12,  1842  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1865  ;  owns 
160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre ;  has  been  School  Director  five  years ;  was 
in  the  army  three  years — Co.  D,  Twentieth  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  ;  honorably  discharged 
and  unscathed.  Married  Marcia  St.  John  December  3,  1866,  who  was  born  in  Gar- 
den Prairie,  Boone  Co.,  111.,  December  13,  1846  ;  has  five  children,  all  living — 
Chester  V.,  Price  L.,  Bellemane,  Mildred  and  Thomas  L. 

GREEN,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  22  ;  S.  Ripley  P.  0. 
GRIFFIN,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  S.  Ripley  P.  0. 

GRIFFITH,  P.  S.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in 
Geauga  Co.,  0.,  October  20, 1830  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1844  ;  owns  330  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $13,000  ;  has  been  Township  Treasurer  twelve  years,  Town  As- 
sessor five  years,  also  Collector  two  years.  Married  Asenid  St.  John,  of  Mosey  Tp., 
Canada,  October  19,  1856;  has  four  children  living — Kate  S.,  Flora  A.,  Cora  W. 
and  Mary  E. 

GUEKOW,  FREDERICK,  Farmer  and  Dairyman;  Genoa  P.  0.,  DeKalb  Co.; 
born  in  Germany  January  18,  1845  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1874;  rents  120  acres 
of  land.  Married  Caroline  Kneebus  in  1871,  who  was  born  in  Germany  ;  has  three 
children — Minnie,  William  and  Augusts 

HADSALL,  CHARLES,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  28 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. ; 
born  in  McHenry  Co.  March  13,  1853 ;  always  lived  in  this  county ;  works  his 
father's  farm.  Married  Florence  Kitchen  October  20,  1875,  who  was  born  in  Ly- 
coming  Co.,  Pa.,  March  26,  1858 ;  no  children. 

HADSALL,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  28  ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Mc- 
Henry Co.  September  9, 1848  ;  always  lived  in  this  county  ;  works  his  father's  farm. 
Married  Celestia  Bennett  September  9,  1874,  who  was  born  in  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa., 
in  1851  ;  no  children. 


324  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

HACKLEY,  ROCKWOOD  &  CO.,  Farmers  and  Dairymen,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HADSALL,  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. 

HASTINGS,  D.  C.,  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HALL,  RICHARD,  Dairy  Produce,  Sec.  15  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Massa- 
chusetts; came  to  this  county  in  1876 ;  owns  226  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per 
acre.  Married  Elizabeth  Line,  of  Banbury,  England,  Christinas,  1867  ;  has  three 
children. 

HENRY,  T.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HENRY,  EUGENE,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HENRY,  B.  F.,  Farmer  and  Thresher,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HEWITT,  D.,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HEWSTON,  THOMAS,  Farmer  and  Dairyman  (Renter),  Sec.  16  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HOOF  &  DE  YARMOND,  Farmers  and  Dairymen,  Sec.  23  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

HOOF,  JOHN"  B.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Lycoming  Co.,  September  30, 1848  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1868  ;  rents  156  acres  of 
land.  Married  Emma  J.  De  Yarmohd  March  9, 1873,  who  was  born  in  Michigan  April 
10,  1849  ;  has  two  children — Mattie  W.,  and  infant  not  named.  ' 

HOTCHKISS,  FRANCIS  L.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  25  ;  Marengo  P. 
0.  ;  owns  90  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40  per  acre,  in  this  county,  and  40  acres  in 
Iowa;  born  in  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  17,  1846;  unmarried. 

HUNDLEY,  W.  H.,  Farmer  and  Mason,  Sec.  35  ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Vir- 
ginia January  9,  1821  came  to  Illinois  in  1843,  and  to  this  county  in  1875  ;  rents 
40  acres  of  land  of  G.  Eichle.  Married  his  first  wife,  Eliza  J.  Macus ;  had  two 
children — Joseph  M.  and  Minie ;  married  his  second  wife,  Mildred  A.  Huntley,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1873,  who  was  born  in  Virginia  in  1843. 

INKOW,  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  Ney.P.  O. 
IRWIN,  HENRY,  Laborer,  Sec.  17  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
JAMES,  JOHN,  Laborer,  Sec.  12  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
JONES,  M.  E.,  Laborer,  Sec.  3  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
KEARNEY,  JOHN,  Ditcher,  Sec.  5 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
KELLEY,  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  Marengo  P.  0. 
KNAPP,  E.  0.,  Poultry  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
KROUSE,  CARL.,  Laborer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

LEVOY,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  bora  in  Sc.  Lawrence  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  February  8,  1822  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  1861 ;  owns  24  acres,  value  $1,000. 
Married  Isabel  Yule,  of  Glasgow,  Scotland,  April  5,  1834 ;  had  twelve  children, 
two  dead. 

MACKEY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
MALLORY,  W.  B.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
McBENNETT,  P.,  Farmer  and  Laborer,  Sec.  11  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
McCUE,  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
McCUE,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  325 

McCUE,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  O. 

McDONELL,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland, 
1839  ;  came  to  America  1855,  and  to  this  county  1866  ;  owns  19r  acres  of  land, 
value  $1,000.  Married  Ann  Campbell,  of  Ireland,  1861  ;  lias  five  children  living — 
Mary,  Kate,  John,  Will  and  Alexander. 

McGOVERN,  HUGH,  Laborer,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

McKEOWN,  MARY,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 

MoKEOWN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

McKEOWN,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec,  18 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

McKEOWN,  FELIX,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MERRILL,  J.  B.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  16  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MERRILL,  F.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec,  3.;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MERRILL,  LEVI,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MERRITT,  ORRIN,  Farmer  and  Ship   Carpenter,  Sec.  30 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

MET  CALF,  M.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Montville,  Geauga 
Co.,  Ohio ;  came  to  this  county  1844  ;  owns  135  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre. 
Married  Jane  Elizabeth  Cobb,  of  Cazenovia.  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February,  1851  ; 
has  four  children. 

METCALF,  GILBERT,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Geauga  Co.,  Ohio,  April  4,  1822;  came  to  this  county  1845;  owns  101 
acres  of  land,  value  $60  per  acre.  Married  Louis  Hotchkiss  (since  died),  1852  ; 
she  was  born  in  Connecticut;  has  two  children  living — Viola  C.  and  Franz  D. 

METCALP,  M.  B.,  Dairyman;  Sec.  12;  Marengo  P.  0.,  born  in  Montville, 
Geauga  Co.,  Ohio ;  came  to  this  county  1845  ;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $60 
per  acre  ;  School  Trustee.  Married  Susan  West  Rockwood,  of  New  York  City, 
June  8,  1859  ;  has  five  children, 

MILLER,  C.  C.,  DR.,  Teacher  and  Fruit  Grower,  Sec.  2;  Marengo  P.  0. 

NICKEL,  GOTTLIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born 'in  Germany,  1837; 
came  to  this  country  in  1862;  owns  110  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre.  Mar- 
ried Lizzie  Wemann,  of  Germany,  1863;  has  six  children. 

OSBORN,  E.  R.,  Horse  Dealer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
OSBORNE,  ANNA,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
OSBORNE,  OTIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  •  Marengo  P.  0. 

OTTO,  FREDERICK,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser  (Mason  by  trade),  Sec.  12; 
Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Germany,  November  15,  1825  ;  came  to  America  twenty- 
two  years  ago,  June  14,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  twenty-one  years  ago  ;  owns  105  acres 
of  land,  value  $40  per  acre  ;  has  been  Road  Master  one  year.  Married  first  wife, 
Sophia  Cook,  of  Chicago,  1844  ;  second  wife,  Hannah  Nicol,  of  Belvidere,  native  of 
Europe,  April  21,  1860;  has  five  children  living — Albert,  Mena,  Frederick, 
Matilda  and  Mary  ;  four  dead. 


326  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTS. 

PATTERSON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Dairyman  (formerly  Carpenter  and 
Joiner),  Sec.  33;  Genoa  P.  0.;  born  in  Meadville,  Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  September 
21, 1827  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1845  ;  owns  140  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $7,000. 
Married  Lucy  A.  Buck,  November  20,  1855,  who  was  born  in  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa., 
in  1826 ;  has  four  children  living — Louisa  E.,  Joseph  H.,  Elizabeth  A.  and 
William  Clinton;  new  barn  burnt,  September,  1876,  loss,  $1,800;  new  barn  built 
same  year,  cost  $  1 ,000. 

PATTERSON,  DAVID,  Farmer,  Dairyman  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  23 ;  Ney 
P.  0.,  DeKalb  Co.;  born  in  Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  October  13,  1825;  came  to  this 
State  in  1845  ;  have  always  lived  here,  except  six  years  in  DeKalb  Co. ;  owns  160 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000.  Married  Elccta  Burgell,  in  1863,  who  was  born  in 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  in  1845  ;  has  four  children  living — Caroline,  Arthur  D.,  Robert  and 
Ralph. 

PHILLIPS,  A.  B.,  Laborer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PLUMB,  RUSSEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co., 
Pa.,  November  19,  1840  ;  came  to  this  county  about  1856 ;  owns  fifteen  acres  of 
land,  worth  $700.  Unmarried. 

POLLOCK,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  Kentucky; 
came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  October,  1875 ;  rents  100  acres  of  land.  Married  Laurelia 
Shearer,  in  Marengo,  111.,  September  7,  1873 ;  has  two  children. 

POTTER,  ALMON,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  27  ;  South  Riley  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Sheldon,  Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  5,  1818;  came  to  Kane  Co.,  111.,  in 
1840 ;  came  to  this  county  about  twenty-five  years  ago ;  owns  109  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $50  per  acre  ;  has  been  Road  Commissioner  two  terms,  and  Town  Trustee ; 
is  now  School  Director.  Married  Martha  Fields,  in  1856,  who  was  born  in  Ohio; 
has  three  children,  Leon  H.,  Bennie  A.  and  Nellie  M. 

POWERS,  WARREN  &  GARRITT,  Hop  Raisers  and  Threshers,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo 

P.  0. 

POWERS,  J.  M.,  Hop  Raiser,  Sec.  1  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
RAINIE,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
RANSLEY,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Garden  Prairie  P.  0. 
RATFIELD,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
RATFIELD,  W.  N..  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  21  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
REYNOLDS,  D.  C.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  25 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
RICHARDSON,  GEORGE,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  27  ;'  Riley  P.  0. 
ROBB,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
ROBB,  G.  A.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  8  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
ROGERS,  A.  P.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  30 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

ROGERS,  J.  H.,  Proprietor  of  Riley  Cheese  Factory,  Sec.  22  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Sullivan  Co.,  Pa.,  1846 ;  came  to  this  county  in  July,  1875 ;  equal  partner 
in  cheese  factory;  value  of  property,  $1,800;  was  in  Co.  D,  Seventh  Pa.  Cav. 


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Married  Alvesta  Buck,  June   14,  1875,  who  was  born  in  Lycoming  Co.,  Pa.;  has 
one  child,  Charles  H. 

SEANOR,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SEARLES,  J.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SEARS,  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SEARS,  M.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bristol,  Ontario  Co., 
N.  Y.;  came  to  this  county  in  1839  ;  owns  257  acres  of  land,  value  $50  per  acre. 
Married  Marie  J.  Tracy,  of  Canandaigua,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  24,  1839. 

SEARS,  A.  H.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Me-' 
Henry  Co.  May  21,  1852  ;  always  resided  here;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  and  leases 
eighty  acres  in  addition  ;  value,  $50  per  acre.     Unmarried. 

SEARS,  A.  V.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  23 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ontario 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  March  15,  1809  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1838 ;  owns  260  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $50  per  acre.     Married  Sarah  Harris,  of  New  York  State,  October  23, 
.  1845 ;  has  six  children,  all  living — Persus,  Emma,  Adelbert,  Susie,  Cora  and  Fred- 
erick. 

SE  ARLS,  O.  I.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  28 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Riley 
Tp.,  October  9,  1853 ;  always  lived  here  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per 
acre.  Unmarried. 

SELLERS,  B.  F.,  Blacksmith,  Sec.  22;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SHEHAN,  PATRICK,  Poultry  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  O. 

SHIPMAN,  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Ney  P.  0. 

SILVIUS,  BURR,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Riley  P.  0. 

SILVIUS,  ORRIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31  ;  Riley  P.  0. 

SIMPSON  BROS.,  Fanners  and  Stock  Dealers,  Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  O. 

SISSON,  FRANK,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SISSON,  ALLEN,  Farmer,  n.  w.  Sec.  11  ;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  Otsego  Co., 
N.  Y.,  January  15,  1818 ;  owns  292  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre.  Mar7 
ried  Laura  Ann  Wisner  (first  wife),  of  Ripley,  Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.,  December 
15,  1845;  had  six  children.  Married  Julia  A.  Babcock  (second  wife),  of  Westford, 
Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  February  19,  1863;  had  four  children. 

SMA.LLRIDGE,  ROBERT,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  35;  Marengo,  P.  0.; 
born  in  England,  July  4,  1819  ;  came  to  America  in  1832,  and  to  this  county  in 
in  1866  ;  owns  76  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45  per  acre ;  enlisted  in  the  army  and 
was  rejected  on  account  of  physical  disability.  Married  Sally  A.  Bird,  November 
11,  1841,  who  was  born  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1824;  has  one  child  living, 
James  H. 

SMITH,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Fruit  Grower,  Sec.  12 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
SOUTHWICK,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

STANLEY,  G.  H.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31 ;  Geneva  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Smyrna,  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  29, 1829  ;  came  to  Illinois  in  July,  1845, and  to 


328  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

this  county  in  I860 ;  owns  farm  of  200  acres,  valued  at  $10,000.  Married  Mary 
A.  Fall,  in  May,  1858,  who  was  born  in  Morgan  Co.,  Ohio,  March  15,  1839  ;  has 
one  child,  Newton  H.  Has  a  grove  of  five  acres  of  maple  and  willow. 

8PARR,  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
STARKWEATHER,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;    Mareugo  P.  0. 
STONER,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
STORM,  H.  D.,  Farmer  and  Thresher,  Sec.  24;  Marengo  P.  0. 

STEVENS,  H.  H.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Inventor  of  Stevens'  Draught  Equal- 
izers, Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  2,  1828 ; 
came  to  this  county  in  March,  1855  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre. 
Married  Lucy  D.  Wattles,  in  1853,  born  in  the  State  of  New  York ;  has  five  chil- 
dren— Steward  H.,  Louis  A.,  Julius  F.,  Luella  J.,  and  Thaddeus  Q. 

ST.  JOHN,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  St.  Thomas, 
Canada;  came  here  in  1850;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $50  per  acre. 
Married  Adelia  Searl,  of  Lake  Co.,  Ohio,  in  1857  ;  has  two  children. 

TAYLOR,  ASHER,  Farmer,  Dairyman  and  Practical  Cheese  Maker,  Sec.  22  ; 
Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in  Ly coming  Co.,  Pa.,  October  5,  1851  ;  came  to  this  county 
to  live  in  1871  ;  owns  13  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $55  per  acre.  Married  Mary  E. 
Harding,  of  Lycoming  Coi,  Pa.,  in  October,  1875. 

TAYLOR,  D.  MRS.,  Gardener,  Sec.  22 ;    Marengo  P.  0. 
TITUS,  GEORGE,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  33 ;  Ney  P.  0. 

TITUS,  W.  J.,  Farmer,  Dairyman  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  33 ;  Ney  P.  0.,  DeKalb  Co. ; 
born  in  Hopewell,  Mercer  Co.,  N.  J.,  August  10,  1832  ;  came  to  this  county  Sep- 
tember 19,  1869  ;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000.  Married  Harriet  S. 
Hepburn,  of  Ewing,  Mercer  Co.,  N.  J.,  September  25,  1852  ;  has  five  children 
living — Emma  L.,  George  W.,  Edward  H.,  Sarah  R.,  and  William  A. 

TOWNSEND,  HENRY,  Laborer,  Sec.  26 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
TRIPP,  ANDREW,  Farmer  and  Thresher,  Sec.  34 ;  Riley  P.  0. 

TRIPP,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  19;  Marengo  P.  0.;  born  in 
Boone  Co.,  111.,  February  22,  1844;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre; 
was  Road  Master  one  term.  Unmarried. 

TROUT,  GEORGE  W.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32  ;  Geneva  P.  0. ;  born 
in  Allen  Co.,  Ind.,  January  23,  1850  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1866 ;  rents  80  acres 
of  land.  Marritd  Elizabeth  Radfield,  October  12,  1874,  who  was  born  in  Illinois 
October  8,  1855  ;  has  one  child — Arthur. 

UNDERWOOD,  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  22  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WALLACE,  JOHN  H.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born 
in  County  Armagh,  Ireland,  in  1820 ;  came  to  America  in  1849,  and  to  McHeury 
Co.  in  1856  ;  owns  260  acres  of  land,  value  $30  per  acre.  Married  Ann  Morton, 
of  City  Armagh,  Ireland,  in  1848 ;  has  four  children — Mary  J.,  William  H.,  Anna 
E.  and  Sarah  E. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  329 

WALLACE,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WALLACE,  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  18;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Scotland,  October  5,  1844  ;  came  to  America  in  1855,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1860  ; 
owns  220  acres  of  land,  value  $40  per  acre ;  has  been  Road  Master  one  term ;  was 
in  the  United  States  Army  three  years  ;  wounded  and  discharged  in  1866.  Married 
Mary  J.  Wallace,  July  4,  1868,  who  was  born  in  New  York  City  October  15,  1849  ; 
has  two  children — Robert  and  William. 

WARD,  JOHN,  Poultry  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WARD,  HIRAM,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WHEELER,  N.,  Lives  with  son,  Sec.  27  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WHEELER,  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WHITE,  JAMES,  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  20 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WHEELON,  CHARLES,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  34  ;  South  Riley  P.  0.  ; 
born  in  Canada,  March  1,  1821  ;  came  to  this  county  March  27,  1857;  owns  160 
acres  of  land,  value  $45  per  acre.  Married  Mary  Marshall  in  November,  1841,  who 
was  born  in  Canada;  has  seven  children,  all  living — Albert,  Thomas  A.,  Eliza,  John 
M.,  Samuel  H.,  Rebecca  and  George  W. 

WHEELER,  N.  J.,  Farmer,  Dairyman  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  27 ;  Marengo  P. 
0. ;  born  in  Province  of  New  Brunswick  in  1841  ;  came  to  Kane  Co.  in  1844,  and 
to  this  county  in  April,  1876 ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $30  per  acre ;  served 
two  years  in  One  Hundred  and  Forty-first  111.  Vol.  Inf. ;  was  Quartermaster,  Ser- 
geant and  Quartermaster  of  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-third  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Married 
Delia  Peaslee,  November  28,  who  was  born  in  New  York  State  in  1844 ;  has  one 
child — Leonard. 

WHITE,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Belvidere,  Boone  Co., 
111.,  in  1852  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1862  ;  rents  a  farm  of  James  White  of  38 
acres.  Married  Mary  E.  Grandy  April  14,  1875,  who  was  born  in  Du  Page  Co.,  111., 

in  1853. 

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WILLIAMSON,  ALEX.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  29 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WILLIAMS,  ROBERT,  Laborer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WILLIAMS,  V.  C.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  35 ;  Riley  P.  0. 
WILLIAMS,  A.  J.,  Fanner  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  35  ;  Riley  P.  0. 
WILSON,  ALBERT,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  19 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WILSON,  W.  H.,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  19 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Canada,  April  2,  1840  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1846  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value 
$50  per  acre.  Married  Susanna  M.  Durham,  of  Davenport,  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y., 
in  1862 ;  has  six  children — Herman  0.,  Thomas  G.,  Prudence  R.,  Forest  H.  and 
Charles  G. 

WILSON,  A.  T.,  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Fruit  Grower — principally  apples  of 
the  finest  varieties,  amounting  to  one  thousand  bushels  for  distribution  per  year, 
Sec.  19  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Canada,  February  7,  1810  ;  came  to  this  country 
about  1846;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $4,000;  was  School  Director  five  years. 


330  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

Married  (first  wife)  in  1833,  and  second  wife  in  1871  ;  has  ten  children  living — 
Mary  A.,  Catherine  M.,  Charles  C.,  William  H..  Melinda  M.,  John  W.,  Prudence 
A.,  Harriet  L.,  Thomas  A.  and  Clara  M. 

WISE,  SAMUEL,  Laborer,  Sec.  1 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

WOODWORTH,  JACOB,  Dr.,  Dairy  Produce,  Sec.  2 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ; 
born  in  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  1824  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1865  ;  owns  200 
acres  of  land,  beautifully  situated,  high  state  of  cultivation,  and  with  choice  improve- 
ments; valued  at  $70  per  acre.  Married  Ellen  Douglas  Bird,  of  Detroit,  Mich., 
April  8,  1850  ;  has  four  children. 

WYLDE,  J.  W.,  Farmer  and  Dairyman,  Sec.  29 ;  S.  Riley  P.  0. ;  born  in  Boone 
Co.,  111.,  October  20,  1852  ;  came  to  this  county  in  spring  of  1876  ;  rents  240  acres 
of  land.  Married  Belle  Mackey,  June  23,  1875,  who  was  born  in  Lycoming  Co., 
Pa.,  in  1854  ;  no  children. 

ZIMMER,  P.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  20  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  331 


RILEY  BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 
J.   B.   DOWNING, 


Riley  Township,  Section  23,  Four  Corners. 


ROBERT  SMALLDRIDCE 

IHI.A.S 

A  FARM   OF    SEVENTY-SIX  ACRES, 

Section  35,  Rlley  Township,  of 

Highly  Improved  and  Naturally  Fertile  Land,  For  Sale,  Buildings  Good, 

Three  good  Wells  of  Water  ;  also  good  Bearing  Orchard. 


RILEY  CHEESE  AND  BUTTER  FACTORY 

MANUFACTURES  ANNUALLY 

80,000  Ibs.  of  Cheese  and  6,000  Ibs.  of  Butter. 

BROTZMAN  &  ROGERS,  Proprietors, 

SEOTTO3ST    32, 


H.  H.  STEVENS' 

DRAUGHT    EQUALIZERS! 

MAREBTGO    POST    OFFICE. 

Read  What  the  Farmers  Say  Who  Have  Used  Them. 

GENEVA,  De  Kalb  Co.,  111.,  1874. 
H.  H.  STEVENS: 

DEAR  SIR — I  have  used  your  Three- Horse  Equalizer,  attached  to  the  Briggs  & 
Enoch  Sulky  Plow,  for  some  time.  I  could  not  be  induced  to  do  without  it.  The 
horses  can  be  brought  so  much  nearer  the  Plow  that  it  diminishes  the  draught  very 
much,  and  in  backing  or  turning  around  the  horses  will  never  step  over  traces,  and 
there  are  no  singletrees  to  bang  the  horses'  legs.  I  think  'I  have  saved  feed  enough  to 
more  than  pay  for  the  Equalizer  in  doing  my  fall  plowing,  aside  from  the  comparative 
elastic  step  of  the  horses  and  the  increased  amount  of  plowed  ground  per  day  as  a 
consequence.  J-  J-  KUNZLER. 


332  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 


SENECA  TOWNSHIP. 

ALLBER,  ORRIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
ANDERSON,  A.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BAIN,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Ireland,  November 

14,  1816  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  owns  96  J  acres  of  land.     Married  Jennette 

Brynan  in  1854,  who  was  born  in  Scotland  in  1817  ;  have  no  children. 
BARNES,  THOS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BARNES,  C.  H.,  Dry  Goods  Jobber  and  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
BASS,  E.  N.  &  0.  W.,  Farmers,  Sec.  16';  Union  P.  0. 
BAYERD,  J.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BASSETT,  HARVEY,  Cooper  and  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in 

Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  27,  1834  ;  came  to  this  county  in  fall  of  1871  ; 

owns  54 jr  acres  of  land.     Married   Mary  Coonrad,  July  2,  1854,  who  was  born  in 

Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  30,  1836 ;  had  six  children. 
BEAM,  A.  L.,  Laborer,  Sec.  22  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BEAM,  A.  R.,  Cooper,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BEAN,    WM.    K.,   Farmer,   Sec.   30 :  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Merrimack  Co., 

N.  H.,  April  22,  1833  ;  came  to  this   county  in  1843;  owns  126   acres  of  land. 

Married  Philena  Mead,  December  31,  1857,  who  was  born  in  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y., 

July  4,  1836  ;  has  six  children. 
BELDIN,  H.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Union  P.  0. 
BEAUMONT,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
BIGELOW,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Union  P.  0. 
BIGELOW,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Union  P.  0. 
BIGELOW,  CHAUNCEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

BIGELOW,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ontario  Co., 
N.  Y.,  March  13,  1849  ;  owns  80  acres  of  land.  Married  Marcia  Brown  in  March, 
1876,  who  was  born  in  New  York  State  in  1852. 

BISHOP,  HARRISON,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Essex  Co., 
N.  Y.,  June  12,  1814;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1840;  owns  200  acres  of  land. 
Married  Susan  Brown,  January  1,  1844,  who  was  born  in  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Janu- 
ary 29,  1826  ;  had  seven  children,  five  living. 

BISHOP,  EDWARD,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  33  ;  Union  P.  0. 

BOICE  &  BIGELOW,  Farmers  and  Butter  Manufacturers,  Sec.  21  ;  Union  P.  0. 

BORCHARDT,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  11;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in 
Germany,  January  3,  1843;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1868.  Married  Conradine 
Borchardt,  June  14,  1870,  who  was  born  in  Germany,  October  14,  1850,  and  came 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  333 

to  this  county  in  1857 :  has  four  children ;  her  mother,  Henrietta  Borchardt, 
mother  of  Conradine  Borchardt,  was  born  in  Germany,  April  2,  1 808 ;  came  to  this 
county  in  1857. 

BRIGHT,  THOMAS  &  ELLEN,  Farmers,  Sec.  32 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BROCK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

BUTTERFIELD,  MERRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  30  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Windsor  Co.,  Vt.,  December  18,  1819;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  owns  177 
acres  of  land.  Married  Eliza  S.  Phinney,  March  1C,  1862,  who  was  born  in  Chau- 
tauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.,  September  11,  1836  ;  has  one  child. 

CHASE,  J.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
CHESNUT,  T.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
CLARK,  A.  H.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Union  P.  O. 
CLARK,  L.,  Farmer.  Sec.  32 ;  Union  P.  0. 
CLARK,  COLLINS,  Teamster,  Sec.  22;  Union  P.  0. 
COLESON,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
COLLINS,  C.,  Lives  with  T.  Thurg,  Sec.  5 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

COLLINS,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland  in  1803  ;  came  to 
McHenry  Co.  April  1,  1866;  owns  20  acres  of  land.  Married  Catharine  O'Brien 
in  1837.  who  was  born  in  Ireland  in  1810  ;  had  six  children. 

COOK,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
COOK,  T.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Union  P.  0. 
COONROD,  DARIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  18 ;  Marengo  P.  O. 
CARR,  DENNIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DEITZ,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DEITZ,  ALBERT,  Mechanic,  Sec.  23  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DEWEY,  F.  R.,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  29 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
DEWEY,  E.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
DICKERSON,  SILAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DICKERSON,  Z.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

DICKERSON,  MORRIS,  Farmer,  s.  e.  Sec.  12 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in 
Ohio  in  1820 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1837  ;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$4,800  ;  was  in  the  army  nineteen  months.  Married  Lydia  N.  Huff,  from  Michi- 
gan, January  14,  1847  ;  she  was  born  in  1829  ;  has  three  children  living,  one  dead. 

DIGGINS,  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  19  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

DIGGINS,  FRANK,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  19,  Marengo  P.  0. 

DILLENBACH,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

DIMMEL,  LOUIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  France,  Septem- 
ber 23,  1848  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1848  ;  owns  132  J  acres  of  land. 

DUKE,  G.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
DUNMELL,  L.,  Mas.,  Farmer,  Sec.  3  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
DUNNING,  S.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
EASTMAN,  A.,  Renter  of  F.  Weber.  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 
EASTMAN,  LEONARD,  Renter  of  J.  Thompson,  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 


334  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

EDDY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  12 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

EGGLESTON,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  ;  Union  P.  0. 

EPPEL,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  France  Nov.  13, 
1831  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1855  ;  owns  180  acres  of  land.  Married 
Kate  Koch  March  13,  1867,  who  was  born  in  Wisconsin,  January,  1846  ;  has  two 
children. 

FARR,  S.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  33 ;  Union  P.  0. 

FLANDERS,  GEORGE,  Works  farm  of  S.  Flanders,  Sec.  28  ;  Union  P.  0. 

FLANDERS,  AARON,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FLANDERS,  SPENCER,  Farmer,  Sec.  28  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Niagara 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  31,  1818 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1837  ;  owns  300  acres 
of  land.  Married  Sophia  Wiffin  April  21,  1869  ;  she  was  born  in  England  January 
28,  1834;  has  one  child. 

POOTE,  CHARLES,  Carpenter,  Sec.  13;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  Kenosha 
Co.,  Wis.,  November  25,  1831  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  November,  1872.  Mar- 
ried Ella  Silliman  September  5,  1873 ;  she  was  born  in  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  March 
20,  1851 ;  has  two  children. 

FOOT,  H.  M.,  Farmer  and  Blacksmith,  Sec.  14  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FOOT,  HOOKER,  Works  the  Armour  Estate  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

FRISBIE,  P.  M.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35 ;  Union  P.  0. 

FRISBIE,  FREDERICK,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 

FRISBIE,  EVELINE,  Lives  with  father,  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 

PULLER,  J.  E.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  De  Kalb  Co.,  111., 
February  20,  1850;  came  to  this  county  in  1860.  Married  Angelina  Buck 
November  25,  1874,  who  was  born  in  Pennsylvania  in  1851. 

GILE,  HENRY,  Renter  of  R.  B.  White,  Sec.  28 ;  Union  P.  0. 

GILLIS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GOODRICH,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 

GRAVES,  0.  R.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

GRAVES,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  29  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

GUTH,  JACOB,  JR.,  Sec.  26  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

GUILD,  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Kane  Co.,  111., 
January  3,  1848;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  April,  1876.  Married  Philana  Warne 
December  1,  1870;  she  was  born  in  Du  Page  Co.,  111.,  August  11,  1849;  has 
two  children. 

HALL,  LESTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  14 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HARRINGTON,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HAMMER,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  32  ;  Union  P.  0. 

HEGART,  J.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  25  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HARMON,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  1;  Woodstock  P.O.;  born  in  Kings 
Co.,  1816;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1843;  owns  260  acres  of  land.  Married  Ann 
Quinn  Brown,  August  24,  1841,  who  was  born  in  Kings  Co.,  1816  ;  had  thirteen 
children,  ten  living. 


DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY.  335 

HILL,  C.  S.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
HICKS,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HOWE,  EDWIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Union  P.  0. 

HOLDEN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  s.  w.  Sec.  11;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in 
Lincolnshire,  England,  1835  ;  been  in  county  since  1858.  Married  Eliza  Cook,  of 
Lincolnshire,  England,  in  1854  ;  has  eight  children. 

HUBER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
HUFF,  HIRAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
HURLEY,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

HUBER,  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  3 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  France,  April  29, 
1828  ;  came  to  this  county  in  1853 ;  owns  170  acres  of  land.  Married  Catharine 
Dininiel.  August  15,  1865,  who  was  born  in  France,  in  February,  1828 ;  has  one 
child. 

HYDE,  N.  T.,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
JACKSON,  WM.  B.,  Mechanic,  Sec.  32 ;  Union  P.  0. 
JAMES,  MRS.,  &  SON,  Farmers,  Sec.  32 ;  Union  P.  0. 
JOHNSON,  R.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
JOSLYN,  W.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  O. 
JOSLYN,  OSGOOD,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Marengo  P.  0. 

KENELY,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  See.  7 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland,  in 
1834;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1850;  owns  91  acres  of  land.  Married  Joahau 
Nihan,  January  6,  1859,  who  was  born  in  Pennsylvania  in  1837  ;  has  six  children. 

KIM  BALL,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
KING,  A.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Union  P.  0. 
KNAPP,  E.,  Mechanic,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

KLINE,  ISRAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Lancaster  Co., 
Pa.,  October  14,  1831 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  April  14,  1876;  owns  71  acres  of 
land.  Married  Barbara  Ann  Notestine,  August  29,  1858  ;  has  twelve  children. 

LLOYD,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  16 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

LOUDERBECK,  Z.,  Farmer,  Sec.  32 ;  Union  P.  0. 

LOUNSBURY,  SAMUEL,  Works  J.  Barnes'  farm,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

McAULIFPE,  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Limerick  Co., 
Ireland,  in  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  June,  1849;  owns  120  acres  of  land. 
Married  Mary  O'Brien,  who  was  born  in  Limerick  Co.,  Ireland,  in  1837  ;  has  seven 
children. 

McBROOM,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  15 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MCCARTY,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland, 
November  9,  1836 ;  came  to  this  county  in  October,  1872.  Married  Hannah 
Lantry,  November,  1858;  she  was  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April, 
1842  ;  has  seven  children. 

McDOWELL,  S.  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
McDOWELL,  W.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Union  P.  0. 


336  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

McDOUGALL,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  17  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Scot- 
land May  26,  1852  ;  came  to.  McHenry  Co.  in  spring  of  1869  ;  owns  20  acres  of 
land  ;  has  three  children. 

MCDOWELL,  WM.  J.,  Farmer,  Sec.  27  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  St.  Lawrence 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  31,  1845  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  March  1,  1875  ;  owns  157  acres 
of  land.  Married  Alice  E.  Sperry  November  25,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Portage 
Co.,  0.,  April  8,  1850;  has  three  children. 

McGEE,  TEKRENCE,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Wooodstock  P.  0. 

McGEE,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  1  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

McLEAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MCLAUGHLIN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  36  •   Union  P.  0. 

MEAD,  L.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Union  P.  0. 

MEAD,  MARCUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  21  ;  Union  P.  0. 

MEAD,  A.  B.,  Farmer,  Sec.'  23 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MEAD,  0.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MILLER,  CHRISTIAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MILLS,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  Union  P.  0. 

MITCHELL,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

MOLLOHON,  GEORGE  R.,  Farmer,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in 
,  Braxton  Co.,  W.  Va,,  May  10,  1849;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  February  26,1872. 
Married  Rebecca  J.  Fox  November  20,  1870  ;  she  was  born  in  Braxton  Co.,  W.  Va. ; 
has  one  child. 

MORRIS,   ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Marengo  P.  0.  . 

MURRY,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  1 ;  Woodstock  P.  0, 

MULLER,  CHRISTIAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  France 
March  24,  1831 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1847 ;  owns  100  acres  of  land.  Mar- 
ried Christina  Weitzel  March  24,  1861,  who  was  born  in  Pennsylvania,  May  18, 
1839  ;  has  four  children. 

MURLEY,  C.,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland,  in  1816  ;  came 
to  America  in  1859,  and  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of  1866 ;  owns  20  acres  of 
land.  Mairied  Hanora  Sullivan,  September  H,  1849.  who  was  born  in  Ireland  in 
1826;  has  four  children. 

MUZZY,  J.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 

NEW,  JOHN,  Renter  R.  C.  Jefferson,  Sec.  13 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

NIHAN,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  6 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

NIHAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Marengo.  P.  0. 

NUGKNT,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  4  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

O'BRIEN,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  2  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

O'BRIEN,  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PARK,  P.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  29 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

PARSONS,  C.  0.,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;   Woodstock  P.  0. 

PARSONS,  LORENZO,  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

PERKINS,  C.  G.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

RAIRDON,  L.  A.,  Farmer,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


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RICHARDS,  T.  McD.,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

RICH,  CALEB,  Farmer  and  Butter  Maker,  n.  e.  Sec.  27  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  boru 
in  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1824 ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1843  ;  owns  80  acres 
of  land  ;  value  of  property,  $5,000  ;  was  First  Lieutenant  Elgin  Artillery  Co.  Mar- 
ried Arta  J.  Hines,  of  Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  in  July  1852  ;  had  five  children. 

ROBINSON,  H.,  MRS.,  Farmer,  Sec.  23  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

ROBINSON,  H.  W.,  Mechanic,  Sec.  23  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

RUSSELL,  MATTHEW,  Farmer,  Sec.  7 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

RUSSELL,  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SANFORD,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SANFORD,  NELSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ; 'Woodstock  P.  0. 

SCHOFF,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  10 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SCHNYDER,  GEORGE,  Renter  of  N.  Feame,  Sec.  11  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SHELDON,  F.  L.,  Farmer,  Sec.  36 ;  Union  P.  O. 

SHELDON,  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  35  ;  Union  P.  0. 

SHELDON,  L.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  34 ;  Union  P.  0. ;  born  in  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y., 
July  30,  1830  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  June  1,  1842 ;  owns  355  acres  of  land,  value 
$20,000  ;  has  been  Town  Collector  one  year,  Clerk  two  years,  Assessor  two  years, 
Justice  of  the  Peace  four  years  and  Supervisor  three  years.  Married  Mary  Deitz, 
of  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  January  7, 1857  ;  had  three  children  ;  two  living — M.  Esther 
and  Lyman  D. 

SILLIMAN,  STILES,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Woodstock  P.  0.;  born  in  Otsego 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  November  10,  1824  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  May  23,  1850  ;  owns  170 
acres  of  land.  Married  Martha  Burnside,  November,  1847  ;  she  was  born  in  Otsego 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  December  27,  1820  ;  has  four  children. 

SMITH,  GEORGE,  &  CO.,  Millers,  Sec.  30 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SMITH,  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SMITH,  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

SOUTHWORTH,  LYDIA,  MRS.,  Widow  J.  W.  Sec.  27 ;   Union  P.  0. 

STAFFORD,  J.  P.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
.STANDISH,  BENJAMIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  Marengo  P.  0.   • 

STEVENS,  EDWARD,  Farmer,  Sec.  33  ;  Union  P.  0. 

STEWART,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  9  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

STILLWELL,  CHARLES,  Renter  of  H.  Bishop,  Sec.  33  ;  Union  P.  0. 

STRATTON,  CHARLES,  Works  for  C.  H.  Barnes,  Sec.  30  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7  ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SULLIVAN,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 

SULLIVAN,  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  6  ;  Marengo  P.  0. ;  born  in  Ireland,  in 
1809;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  1853;  owns  106!  acres  of  land.  Married  Mar- 
garet Sullivan  in  1847,  who  was  born  in  Ireland  in  1829  ;  had  ten  children,  eight 
living. 

TALCOTT,  M.  N.,  Carriage  Maker  and  Blacksmith;  Franklinville ;  born  in 
Washington  Co.,  Waightfield,  1833;  came  to  this  county  1871  ;  value  of  property, 
$1,500  ;  was  member  of  Ninety-second  N.  Y.  Vols. ;  Regimental  Steward.  Mar- 


338  DIRECTORY  OF  McHENRY  COUNTY. 

ried  Sarah  Griffith,  of  Broome  Co.,  N.  Y.,  August  1,  1876 ;  had  three  children  by 

first  wife. 

TAYLOR,  PARSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  MarengoP.  0. 
THOMPSON,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
THOMPSON,  DEWEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  10  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
TOWIG,  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  Marengo  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  ADELBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
THOMAS,  SUSAN,  MBS.,  Widow  of  Alfred,  Sec.  13  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
TURNER,  ORSANUS,  Veterinary  Surgeon,  Sec.  11 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WALKER,  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  22 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WALLACE  BROS.,  Farmers,  Sec.  25 ;  Woodstock  P.  0 
WARREN,  J.  F.,  Mechanic,  Sec.  29 ;  Marengo  P.  0. 
WEBBER,  C.  N.,  Farmer,  Sec.  14  ;     Woodstock  P.  0. 
WEITZELL,  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 
WILCOX,  HOMER,  Farmer,  Sec.  8 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WHEELER,  M.  G.,  Mrs.,  residence,  Sec.  12  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  Widow  of  S.  P. 
Wheeler,  who  died  February  20,  1876  ;  he  was  born  in  Rutland  Co.,  Vt.,  in  1838  ; 
came  to  this  county  in  1856;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $1,600.  Mrs. 
Wheeler  was  Miss  M.  J.  Dufield,  of  Nicholas  Co.,  Va. ;  married  in  1860  ;  has  five 
children. 

WILCOX,  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  2 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Rensselaer 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  27,  1818;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  March,  1868;  owns  40 
acres  of  land.  Married  Jane  S.  Parker,  in  1839,  who  was  born  in  Bennington,  Vt., 
in  1820  ;  had  nine  children,  five  living. 

WILCOX,  HOMER  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Woodstock  P.  0.  ;  born  in  Benning- 
ton Co.,  Vt..  December  14,  1846  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  spring  of  1851.  Mar- 
ried Miss  E.  Truax,  December  30,  1865 ;  she  was  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y., 
March  10,  1845  ;  has  three  children. 

WILCOX,  JOHN  Q.,  Farmer,  Sec.  17 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. ;  born  in  Bennington 
Co.,  Vt.,  May  7,  1847  ;  came  to  McHenry  Co.  in  the  spring  of  1851 ;  owns  40 
acres  of  land.  Married  Aurilla  Parks,  July  21, 1866  ;  she  was  born  in  Du  Page  Co., 
Ill,  July  23,  1843 ;  has  four  children. 

WILCOX,  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8  ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 

WOLCOTT,  J.  F.,  Farmer,  Sec.  28 ;  Union  P.  0. 

ZELLER,  G.  W.,  Farmer,  Sec.  24 ;  Woodstock  P.  0. 


M.     N.    T  ALCOTT, 

CARRIAGE  MAKER  AND  BLACKSMITH, 


FRANKMtfVIL.I.E. 


DAIRY  MATTERS. 


THE   AYRSHIRE. 

The  Ayrshire  cows  are  justly  celebrated  throughout  this  country  and  Great 
Britain  for  their  excellent  dairy  purposes.  Though  the  most  recent  in  their 
origin,  they  are  pretty  distinct  from  other  Scotch  and  English  races.  In  color, 
the  pure  Ayrshires  are  generally  red  and' white,  spotted  or  mottled,  not  roan,  like 
many  of  the  Short-horns,  but  often  presenting  a  bright  contrast  of  colors. 
The  head  is  small,  fine  and  clean.  The  face  is  long  and  narrow  at  the  muzzle, 
with  a  sprightly,  yet  generally  mild  expression.  The  eye  is  small,  smart  and 
lively.  The  horns  are  short  and  slightly  twisted  upward,  set  wide  apart  at  the 
roots.  The  neck  is  thin.  The  body  is  enlarging  from  fore  to  hind  quarters. 
The  back  is  straight  and  narrow,  but  broad  across  the  loin.  The  ribs  are 
rather  flat.  The  joints  are  rather  loose  and  open.  The  hind  quarters  are  thin. 
The  teats  of  the  cow  are  of  medium  size,  and  set  wide  apart.  The  milk  veins 
are  always  very  prominent  and  generally  well  developed. 

On  the  whole,  the  Ayrshires  are  good-looking,  but  want  •some  of  the  sym- 
metry and  aptitude  to  fatten  which  characterize  the  Short-horn,  and  which  is 
supposed  to  have  built  up  this  valuable  breed  on  the  basis  of  the  original  stock 
of  the  county  of  Ayr,  a  county  extending  along  the  eastern  shore  of  the  Frith 
of  Clyde,  in  the  southwestern  part  of  Scotland,  and  divided  into  three  districts, 
known  as  Carrick,  Cunningham  and  Kyle;  the  first  famous  as  the  lordship  of 
Robert  Bruce,  the  last  for  the  production  of  this,  one  of  the  most  remarkable 
dairy  breed  of  cows  in  the  world.  These  cattle  are  naturally  hardy  and  active 
and  capable  of  enduring  severe  winters  and  of  easily  regaining  condition  with 
the  return  of  spring  and  good  feed.  They  have  been  known  to  produce  over 
ten  gallons  of  milk  in  a  day. 

It  is  the  opinion  of  good  breeders  that  a  high-bred  Short- horn  bull  and  a 
large-sized  Ayrshire  cow  will  produce  a  calf  which  will  come  to  maturity  earlier 
and  attain  greater  weight  and  sell  for  more  money  than  a  pure-bred  Ayrshire. 
This  cross,  with  feeding  froni  the  start,  may  be  sold  fat  at  two  or  three  years 
old,  the  improvement  being  especially  seen  in  the  early  maturity  and  the  size. 

In  this  cross  with  the  Short-horn,  the  form  becomes  ordinarily  more  sym- 
metrical, while  there  is,  perhaps,  little  risk  of  lessening  the  milking  quality  of 


340  DAIRY  MATTERS. 

the  offspring,  if  sufficient  regard  is  paid  to  the  selection  of  the  individual  ani- 
mals to  breed  from. 

The  Ayrshire  unites  to  a  greater  degree  than  other  breeds  the  supposed 
incompatible  qualities  of  yielding  a  great  deal  of  milk  arid  beef. 

LENGTH  OF  TIME  COWS  SHOULD  BE  MILKED. 

About  five  months  after  calving,  there  is  a  great  difference  in  the  quality  of 
a  cow's  milk  as  compared  with  that  of  one  lately  calved.  The  milk  of  a  cow 
newly  calved  not  only  contains  more  butter,  but  the  butter  exists  in  larger 
globules  and  is  more  easily  churned  than  afterward.  After  five  or  six  months, 
the  cream  is  much  smaller  in  quantity,  but  it  changes  in  character ;  the  globules 
are  very  small  and  exist  as  an  emulsion  with  the  milk  rather  than  as  a  separate 
part  of  it.  In  the  souring  of  milk,  alcohol  is  formed  by  the  decomposition  of 
the  sugar  of  milk;  the  alcohol  forms  .an  emulsion  with  the  cream,  and  as  this 
is  butter  in  the  churn,  it  foams  up  and  froths  over,  but  makes  no  butter.  Hence 
the  reason  why  it  takes  so  much  longer  to  churn  late  in  the  fall  and  in  early 
winter  than  in  the  spring.  When  this  season  occurs  and  the  cream  froths  up 
in  the  churn  and  butter  will  not  come,  patience  ceases  to  be  a  virtue,  for  it  is 
useless.  The  craam  might  as  well  go  into  cakes  ami  puddings  or  be  thrown  to 
the  hogs. 

COWS  FOR  THE  BUTTER  DAIRY. 

Frank  K.  Hall,  of  Sugar  Grove,  111.,  says  : 

I  have  recently  made  some  tests  for  the  purpose  of  determining  the  rela- 
tive value  of  my  cows  for  a  butter  dairy.  I  am  convinced  that  farmers  too 
often  simply  guess  at  the  value  of  their  cows  for  this  purpose,  and  do  not 
always  give  honor  where  honor  is  due,  and  sometimes  allow  a  cow  a  place  in  the 
barn  which  ought  to  be  in  the  beef  barrel. 

On  the  27th  day  of  December  we  saved  the  milk  of  each  cow  by  itself, 
setting  it  in  separate  pans  and  at  the  usual  depth.  The  milk  was  heated  after 
setting  twelve  hours,  and  skimmed  when  thirty-six  hours  old.  Milk,  cream 
and  butter  were  carefully  weighed. 

My  herd  numbers  but  six  cows,  as  follows  : 

No.  1.  Thoroughbred  Jersey,  ten  years  old ;  weight  about  seven  hundred 
pounds  ;  came  in  last  May  ;  due  to  come  in  again  next  April ;  average  time  of 
going  dry,  two  weeks. 

No.  2.  Thoroughbred  Jersey,  two  years  old  last  spring  ;  weight  about 
seven  hundred  and  fifty  pounds  ;  came  in  last  September  ;  due  to  come  in  again 
next  June. 

No.  3.  Probably  a  full  blood  Jersey,  nine  years  old  ;  weight  nine  hundred 
and  seventy-five  pounds  ;  came  in  last  August ;  due  to  come  in  again  next 
.June  ;  average  time  of  going  dry,  two  weeks. 


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341 


No.  4.  A  Jersey  and  Ayrshire  cross,  six  years  old  ;  weight  nine  hundred 
and  fifty  pounds  ;  came  in  last  April,  due  to  come  in  next  June  ;  average  time 
of  going  dry,  two  weeks. 

No.  5.  A  half  blood  grade  Jersey,  two  years  old  last  spring ;  weight  about 
seven  hundred  and  fifty  pounds ;  came  in  last  September ;  due  to  come  in  next 
June. 

No.  6.  A  common  cow,  six  years  old  ;  weight  about  nine  hundred  and 
fifty  pounds;  carne  in,  last  July;  due  to  come  in  again  next  June;  average 
time  of  going  dry,  nearly  three  months. 

The  cows  have  been  fed  and  treated  alike,  except  that  the  heifers  have  not 
had  quite  as  much  grain  as  the  old  cows.  They  have  had  all  the  tame  hay  and 
corn  fodder  they  would  eat,  and  two  bushel  baskets  of  soft  corn  (some  sweet 
corn),  and  one  and  one-half  bushels  of  beets  per  day. 

The  results  of  the  tests  are  as  follows  : 


MILK. 

PER  CENT. 
CREAM. 

BUTTER. 

PER  CENT. 
BUTTER. 

NO.  i  ;  

11 

Itis    15  oz 

10  5 

12  2  oz 

6  4 

No.  2  

17 

2  " 

10 

16  3 

6 

No.  3  .     . 

17 

9  " 

9  2 

16  6 

5  9 

No.  4  

1C 

2  " 

8  6 

13  1 

5  2 

No.  5  

12 

15  " 

8  4 

10  7 

5  2 

No.  6  

18 

84 

13  9 

48 

It  will  be  seen  that  cow  No.  6  gives  the  most  milk,  and  is  by  far  the  poorest 
cow  in  the  herd,  since  she  goes  dry  nearly  three  months  each  year,  and  only 
4.8  per  cent,  of  her  milk  is  butter. 

Cow  No.  3  made  last  July,  just  one  month  before  dropping  her  calf,  one 
and  one-fourth  pounds  of  butter  per  day.  She  now  makes  more  than  one  pound 
per  day.  Therefore  I  think  it  safe  to  say  that  cow  No.  3  will  make  365  pounds 
of  butter  every  365  days,  while  cow  No.  6  will  not  make  250  pounds. 
Now  if  butter  is  worth  twenty-five  cents  per  pound,  cow  No.  3  makes  $91.25 
worth  of  butter  per  year,  while  cow  No.  6  makes  but  $62.50  worth,  provided 
the  feed  and  labor  of  caring  for  the  cow  costs  $60.  Cow  No.  3  gives  a  profit 
of  $31.25 ;  cow  No.  6  gives  a  profit  of  $2.50. 

Problem  :  If  cow  No.  6  is  worth  $40,  how  much  is  cow  No.  3  worth  ? 

On  December  20,  milk  drawn  from  each  of  these  cows  (Nos.  3  and  6)  was 
placed  in  glass  tubes  twenty-one  inches  long.  In  twenty  hours  after  setting, 
the  cream  line  of  No.  3's  milk  was  plainly  visible,  and  all  the  cream  had 
evidently  reached  the  top  of  the  milk,  while  the  same  state  of  things  did  not 
exist  in  the  other  tube,  until  the  milk  was  more  than  thirty-six  hours  old. 
Therefore.  I  infer  that  the  difference  between  the  per  cents,  of  butter  and  cream 
would  be  much  larger  in  summer  than  in  winter. 


342  DAIRY  MATTERS. 

In  making  this  test,  the  butter  was  weighed  before  salting,  and  salted  at 
the  rate  of  one  ounce  of  salt  for  each  pound  of  butter.  After  standing  twenty- 
four  hours,  it  was  worked  the  second  time,  and  weighed  again.  The  weights 
given  in  the  table  are  the  weights  after  salting. 

RAISING  CALVES  FOR  THE  DAIRY. 

On  this  subject,  Mr.  Willard,  of  the  Rural  New  Yorker,  has  the  following: 

There  are  various  opinions  in  reference  to  the  best  and  cheapest  manner  of 
raising  calves.  We  believe  the  best  results  are  obtained  by  giving  the  calf 
generous  treatment  from  first  to  last.  A  poor,  stunted  and  half-starved  calf 
will  never  be  able  to  reach  that  standard  of  excellence  that  it  would,  had  a 
more  liberal  allowance  of  food  been  made  during  its  earliest  days.  If  a  calf 
gets  a  fair  start  on  milk,  its  food  may  be  changed  to  whey  by  adding  a  porridge 
of  oatmeal,  oil-cake,  buckwheat  flour,  or  something  of  this  kind,  to  supply  the 
necessary  constituents  lacking  in  the  whey.  We  have  sometimes  seen  good 
calves  raised  on  a  small  quantity  of  milk,  by  adding  the  liquor  from  steeped 
hay.  Where  conveniences  are  had  for  steeping  hay,  and  only  a  small  quantity 
of  milk  can  be  had,  this  plan  may  be  resorted  to.  but  if  good,  sweet  whey  can 
be  obtained,  the  porridge,  or  oat-meal  or  oil-cake  will  require  less  labor  in  its 
preparation,  and  is  easier  to  be  regulated  as  to  the  quantity  required. 

In  butter  dairies,  good  calves  can  be  raised  on  skimmed  milk.  Almost 
every  farmer  has  some  peculiar  notion  of  his  own,  in  regard  to  the  manner  of 
raising  calves ;  but  the  great  and  general  fault  in  management  is  a  scanty 
allowance  of  nutritious  food  in  the  early  stages  of  growth.  It  is  important 
that  the  young  animal  be  kept  in  a  growing,  vigorous  condition,  so  that  when 
cold  weather  approaches  in  the  fall  and  early  winter,  it  will  be  able  to  meet  the 
exigencies  of  change  in  climate  with  good  feed  and  care,  and  without  special 
nursing  to  bring  it  through  the  rigors  of  winter.  It  pays  well  to  do  the  work 
thoroughly  and  in  the  best  manner  at  first,  since,  if  this  omitted,  no  after  treat- 
ment will  be  able  to  wholly  counteract  neglect  and  starvation  in  the  early  stages 
of  growth. 

The  importance  of  growing  good  dairy  stock  cannot  be  too  strongly  urged 
upon  the  dairy  farmers  of  the  State  at  this  time.  The  difficulty  of  getting  good 
stock,  by  selecting  from  droves  brought  from  a  distance,  is  so  great  that  the 
raising  of  stock  on  the  farm  where  it  is  to  be  used  is  now  almost  imperative,  if 
a  good  and  profitable  herd  is  desired.  Calves  should  be  selected  from  deep 
milking  animals,  and  if  these  have  been  crossed  with  thorough-bred  bulls  of 
good  milking  families,  the  chances  are  almost  certain  that  the  calf  will  make  a 
good  cow. 


DAIRY  MATTERS.  343 

CONCERNING  THE  EAR  MARKS  OF  BUTTER  COWS. 

Hon.  John  Shattuck,  a  noted  butter  dairyman  of  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y., 
said  at  the  late  convention  of  the  New  York  State  Dairymen's  Association,  that 
he  had  found  the  color  on  the  inside  of  the  ear  to  be  one  infallible  guide  in  the 

selection  of  a  good  butter  cow.     If  the  skin  on  the  inside  of  the  ear  is  of  a  rich 

a 

yellow  color,  the  cow  was  sure  to  give  a  good  quality  of  milk ;  that  is,  milk 
rich  in  butter.  He  said  in  all  his  experience  he  had  never  known  this  sign  to 
fail. 

Mr.  J.  W.  North,  in  the  Maine  Farmer,  gives  some  further  information 
concerning  the  subject.  He  observes  that  cows  producing  very  high  colored 
butter  have  a  large  amount  of  the  ear  secretion,  in  many  instances  the  whole 
internal  surface  being  covered  with  a  thick,  orange-colored,  oily  matter ;  on  the 
other  hand,  the  light-colored  butter  makers  present  a  scanty,  thin  and  pale  yel- 
low secretion,  in  some  cases  found  only  at  the  bottom  of  the  ear.  His  theory 
is,  that  every  animal  has  the  power  of  secreting  a  certain  amount  of  this  yellow 
pigment.  If  the  quantity  be  sufficiently  large,  secretion  will  take  place  freely 
in  the  mammary  glands,  the  ear  and  skin.  If,  however,  the  production  be  lim- 
ited, the  tendency  may  be  wholly  toward  the  milk  glands  and  ear,  causing  the 
animal  to  exhibit  a  pink  hide,  or  the  skin  may  be  almost  the  sole  avenue  of 
escape  from  the  body,  the  butter,  in  consequence,  being  light,  colored ;  or  there 
may  be  so  little  coloring  matter  evolved  as  to  furnish  none  to  the  skin,  and  a 
very  scanty  supply  to  the  ear  and  milk.  In  selecting  Jersey  cows,  in  order  to 
judge  in  regard  to  the  color  of  their  butter,  he  recommends  the  ear  to  be  in- 
spected. 

Dr.  Sturtevant,  in  his  recent  address  before  the  Connecticut  State  Board  of 
Agriculture,  alluded  to  this  color  of  the  ear  in  selecting  cows,  but  he  thought 
some  caution  should  be  observed  in  clearing  away  the  secretion  that  may  have 
accumulated  on  the  skin,  so  that  the  true  color  of  the  skin  on  the  inside  of  the 
ear  may  be  seen.  Otherwise  the  accumulated  secretion,  if  taken  for  the  true 
color  of  the  skin  on  the  inside  of  the  ear,  would  deceive,  as  it  might  be  darker, 
or  exhibit  a  deeper  color  than  that  of  the  true  skin.  He  regarded  the  color  of 
the  ear  as  a  good  guide  in  respect  to  the  color  of  the  butter  which  the  cow 
would  yield. 

REARING  YOUNG  CALVES. 

A  gentleman  of  Plattsburg,  Mo.,  states  : 

As  regards  the  merit  of  the  various  plans  of  keeping  calves,  we  are  averse 
to  tieing  calves  by  the  neck.  It  cramps  their  motions,  and  deprives  them  of 
that  freedom  of  action  which  is  so  conducive  to  health,  and  growth.  By 
restraining  motion,  they  will  no  doubt  sooner  acquire  condition ;  but  for  stock 
calves  this  is  of  less  importance,  than  strength  acquired  by  moderate  exercise 


344  DAIRY  MATTERS. 

within  limited  space  within  a  crib.  As  to  a  number  of  calves  within  the  same 
loose  box.  though  certainly  having  liberty  to  move,  they  have  also  liberty  to 
suck  one  another,  a  propensity  inveterate  in  calves.  The  ears,  navel,  scrotum 
a/id  teats  suffer  by  this  dirty  habit ;  and  there  is  no  preventing  it  after  it  has 
been  acquired  as  long  as  two  calves  remain  together.  Upon  the  whole,  we 
prefer  the  separate  crib  to  each  calf,  sparred  to  allow  it  to  see  its  neighbors,  and 
it  is  then  in  as  much  company  as  to  remove  the  idea  of  loneliness.  The  separa- 
tion, at  all  evants,  prevents  the  abominable  habit  of  sucking ;  and  such  cribs 
are  as  useful  when  calves  are  suckled  by  the  cows  as  when  brought  up  by  hand. 
In  regard  to  bringing  up  calves  by  suckling,  there  is  no  question  it  is  the 
best  way,  provided  the  calf  has  always  free  access  to  the  cow  which  is  support- 
ing it ;  but  we  are  doubtful  of  the  superiority  of  suckling  over  feeding  by  hand, 
when  the  calf  is  only  allowed  to  go  to  the  cow  at  stated  times.  It  saves  the 
trouble  of  milking  the  cows  and  giving  the  milk  to  the  calves ;  but  a  saving  of 
trouble  is  of  no  importance  compared  to  rearing  young  stock  well.  An  objec- 
t-ion to  suckling  exists  when  one  cow  brings  up  two  calves  at  a  time,  that  the 
quantity  of  milk  received  by  each  calf  is  unknown,  and  the  fastest  sucker  will 
take  the  largest  share.  True,  they  are  both  brought  up ;  but  are  they  brought 
up  as  well  as  when  the  quantity  of  milk  drank  is  known  to  be  sufficient  for  the 
support  of  each  ?  The  milk  becomes  scarcer,  too,  as  the  calves  get  older,  in- 
stead of  becoming  more  plentiful,  as  it  should  be.  The  objection  to  partial 
suckling  is,  that  a  cow  suckling  a  calf  does  not  allow  milking  afterward  with 
the  hand  in  a  kindly  manner,  as  every  cow  prefers  being  sucked  to  being 
milked  by  the  hand.  Unless,  therefore,  cows  are  kept  for  the  purpose  of  suck- 
ling throughout  the  season,  they  become  troublesome  to  milk  with  the  hand 
after  the  calves  are  weaned.  Usually,  one  cow  suckles  two  calves  ;  and  a  cow 
that  has  calved  early  may  suckle  two  sets,  or  four  calves,  or  at  least  three,  in 
the  season.  When  brought  up  by  hand,  it  is  reckoned  that  each  cow  shall 
support  two  calves,  the  calves  beyond  their  own  being  taken  from  cows  whose 
milk  is  wanted  for  other  purposes,  or  being  purchased  from  those  who  do  not 
bring  up  calves.  In  this  way  ten  cows  will  support  at  least  twenty  calves,  and 
maybe  twenty-five. 

OIL-CAKE  FOR  MILCH  COWS. 

A  correspondent  of  the  Toledo  Farm  Journal  gives  the  benefit  of  his  ex- 
perience as  follows:  Dairymen  in  this  vicinity,  where  continued  feeding  of 
milch  cows  is  requisite  from  five  to  seven  months  of  the  year,  who  have  not 
tested  the  virtue  of  oil-cake  as  an  economizer  in  fodder,  can  scarce  believe  how 
profitable  its  results  are,  especially  during  long,  cold,  severe  winters.  Owning 
about  forty  cows  several  years  since,  all  of  which  were  stabled  during  the  win- 
ter season,  the  writer's  attention  was  called  to  the  value  of  cotton-seed  oil  as  an 
economizer  of  fodder,  and  a  trial  was  given  it,  a  ton  or  two  being  purchased  at 


DAIRY  MATTERS.  345 

St.  Louis  and  shipped  to  Toledo  in  January.  Several  bushels  were  thrown 
into  a  barrel,  which  was  then  filled  with  water,  and  when  the  oil-cake  had  be- 
come dissolved,  about  a  quart  of  the  fluid  was  poured  over  the  quantity  of 
middlings,  cut  hay,  or  whatever  fodder  was  given  each  animal  at  one  feeding, 
great  care  being  taken  not  to  give  too  much,  in  order  not  to  cloy  the  appetite 
— a  result  which  follows  if  caution  is  not  observed  in  this  respect.  The  conse- 
quence was  that  the  cows  grew  sleek,  were  perfectly  healthy,  gave  more  milk 
and  required  far  less  food  than  before — a  very  desirable  result  at  that  time,  as 
the  winter  proved  a  long  one  and  feeding  had  to  be  kept  up  until  the  middle  of 
May. 

So  long  as  I  continued  to  remain  engaged  in  the  dairy  business,  I  never 
again  gave  up  the  use  of  oil-cake,  although  it  became  difficult  to  obtain  the 
cotton-seed  oil-cake,  and  I  tried  linseed  oil-cake,  using  it  in  the  same  manner, 
with  good  results,  although  I  prefer  the  former,  but  would  always  use  the  latter 
when  that  is  not  obtainable.  When  fodder  is  scarce  and  dear,  the  value  of  this 
experiment  is  great,  indeed,  especially  in  winter,  and  I  would  advise  all  who 
are  engaged  in  the  production  of  milk  for  city  markets  to  give  it  a  fair  trial, 
well  convinced  they  will  not  regret  it.  So  far  as  regards  an  increase  in  the 
quantity  of  cream,  I  cannot  say  from  experience,  though  it  is  alleged  to  pro- 
duce cream  of  better  quality  and  of  increased  quantity.  Those  who  sell  milk 
and  keep  cows  for  this  purpose  cannot  fail  to  derive  great  benefit  from  the  use 
of  oil-cake  in  the  manner  above  described,  as  it  is  saving  of  money,  while  it 
also  serves  as  an  aid  in  making  it. 

NEATNESS  IN  MAKING  BUTTER. 

It  is  admitted  by  butter  makers  of  extensive  experience  that  impurities  and 
noxious  odors  in  the  atmosphere,  where  cream  is  rising,  will  injure  the  flavor  of 
the  butter.  We  recollect  that  a  neighbor  killed  a  skunk,  more  than  one  hun- 
dred rods  distant,  and  the  offensive  and  pungent  odor  from  that  dead  animal 
was  wafted  during  the  entire  day  toward  the  pantry  in  which  there  were  several 
pans  of  milk.  The  butter  made  of  that  cream  tasted  so  offensively  of  the  odor 
of  that  skunk  that  it  could  not  be  used  for  culinary  purposes.  X.  A.  Willard 
writes  on  this  subject  that  "when  milkers  are  allowed  to  come  directly  from 
the  stable  to  the  milk  room,  it  will  be  impossible  to  keep  the  latter  place  sweet 
and  clean  for  the  time  being." 

There  are  hundreds  of  butter  makers,  we  are  aware,  to  whom  the  impor- 
tance of  this  single  point  cannot  be  too  strongly  urged,  since  they  often  consider 
many  little  things  of  this  kind,  in  regard  to  dairy  management,  too  insignificant 
to  merit  attention.  But  in  butter  making,  the  observance  of  little  things  is 
often  the  great  secret  of  success. 

There  is  no  doubt  that  immense  quantities  of  poor  butter  are  made  from  the 
milk  set  in  improper  places.  The  kitchen  pantry,  the  living  room  and  the  cellar 


346  DAIRY  MATTERS. 

used  to  store  vegetables  and  other  family  supplies  will  impart  peculiar  taints  to 
the  milk  and  cream,  in  such  a  degree  as  to  be  destructive  to  flavor,  even  though 
the  butter  in  other  respects  be  skillfully  handled.  Dairy  rooms  so  situated  as 
to  catch  the  odor  from  the  pig  sty,  the  cess  pool  or  other  decomposing  filth 
cannot  be  used  for  making  good  butter.  There  should  be  a  freedom  from  filth 
and  impurities  of  every  description  about  the  milk  house,  and  the  milk  should 
be  delivered  by  the  milkers  in  an  ante-room,  or  some  point  outside  the  milk 
room,  and  from  thence  conveyed  to  the  place  where  it  is  to  be  set  for  cream. 
In  this  way  the  fumes  and  the  litter  from  the  stable  may  be  kept  from  the 
milk  room. 

The  causes  of  poor  butter  are  various,  the  most  important  of  which  are  lack 
of  cleanliness,  the  want  of  proper  dairy  utensils,  the  need  of  a  good  dairy  room 
or  place  for  setting  the  milk,  neglect  in  manipulating  the  cream  at  the  right 
time,  unskillful  working,  packing  and  storing  the  butter,  and,  finally,  lack  of 
knowledge  in  a  part  or  whole  of  the  processes  required  for  making  a  prime 
article. 


MISCELLANEOUS  ITEMS. 


CANNING  FRUIT. 

When  fruit  is  heated  in  open  vessels,  and  the  air  is  full  of  delicious  aroma, 
your  fruit  is  fast  losing  its  best  quality.  This  is  why  it  is  best  to  fill  the  jars 
with  fruit  before  cooking.  Another  reason  why  it  is  best  to  heat  in  jars,  you 
avoid  crushing,  and  the  liquor  is  rich  and  clear.  In  canning  peaches  or  pears, 
it  is  very  satisfactory  if  you  have  retained  the  small  or  broken  pieces  for  present 
consumption,  and  only  filled  your  cans  with  large  and  shapely  quarters.  The 
same  with  grapes  and  berries.  If  you  wish  to  realize  the  exquisite  flavor  of  each 
fruit,  do  not  spoil  it  with  poor  sugar.  It  is  a  good  way  to  put  what  nice  white 
sugar  you  wish  to  use  through  the  day  into  the  porcelain  kettle  in  the  morning, 
with  a  little  water,  and  bring  it  to  boil  and  skim  it,  and  when  your  bottles  or 
jars  of  fruit  have  been  heated,  fill  up  with  the  hot  syrup.  For  lack  of  anything 
better,  take  a  large  copper  wash  boiler,  place  a  piece  of  straw  matting  or  two 
thicknesses  of  paper  over  the  bottom,  and  then  arrange  the  cans,  as  many  as  it 
•will  hold,  and  keep  upright.  You  may  need  some  twigs  beneath  and  around 
them  to  keep  all'firm  and  in  place.  Fill  with  warm  water  to  the  necks  of  the 
jars,  cover  them  with  lids  and  put  on  the  boiler-cover  to  keep  in  the  steam. 
Berries  need  but  a  few  minutes  of  boiling  heat.  By  this  method,  if  you  do 
leave  them  a  trifle  too  long,  they  are  not  spoiled  by  being  boiled  to  pieces. 
Green  corn  is  very  nice  cooked  with  sliced  ripe  potatoes,  two  or  three  hours, 
slowly,  on  the  back  of  the  stove,  and  seasoned  with  sweet  cream,  salt  and  pepper 
when  warmed  for  the  table.  Corn  and  tomatoes  are  better  when  cooked  in  the 
porcelain  kettle,  and  should  be  canned  and  sealed  up  in  bright  tin  cans. 

THE  VALUE  OF  A  DUST  BATH  FOR  ANIMALS. 

The  almost  indispensable  necessity  of  an  ample  supply  of  dust  for  animals  in 
winter  is  understood  by  very  few  stock  growers.  All  sorts  of  animals  delight 
in  a  dust  bath.  Chickens  that  have  easy  and  continual  access  to  it  will  never 
be  troubled  with  vermin,  either  in  their  houses  or  on  their  bodies.  Cattle  de- 
light to  stand  in  a  dusty  road,  scraping  it  up  with  their  fore  feet  and  flinging  it 
over  their  backs.  The  cheapest  and  most  effectual  cure  for  lice  on  cattle  is  to 


348  MISCELLANEOUS  ITEMS. 

scatter  a  quart  of  perfectly  dry  dust  along  the  spine,  from  the  horns  to  the 
tail.  In  winter,  when  they  cannot  get  it,  many  animals  become  covered  with 
vermin. 

MEASURING   GRAIN  IN  A  BOX  OR  CRIB. 

To  get  the  cubical  contents  of  any  room,  box,  bin  or  crib,  in  feet,  multiply 
the  length,  breadth  and  depth  together.  Each  of  these  cubic  feet  contains 
1,728  inches.  A  bushel  contains  2.150  cubic  inches.  Divide  1.T28  into  2.150, 
and  we  have  1,244.  Divide  the  cubical  contents  in  feet  of  any  space  by  1,244, 
and  the  quotient  will  be  the  number  of  bushels  it  will  contain.  For  instance,  a 
crib  20  feet  square  and  10  feet  deep  will  contain  4.000  by  1,244,  and  we  have 
3,215  and  a  fraction,  which  is  the  number  of  bushels  of  shelled  corn  that  the 
crib  will  hold.  But,  for  all  practical  purposes,  1.244  is  equal  to  1.25,  or  one 
and  a  quarter,  which  is  simply  five  quarters,  and  to  divide  by  five-  quarters  is  to 
multiply  by  4  and  divide  by  5,  or  which  is  the  same  as  multiplying  by  8  and 
dividing  by  10,  or  cutting  oft'  one  figure  to  the  right.  Hence,  when  the  cubical 
contents  in  feet  are  known,  multiply  by  4  and  divide  by  5,  or  multiply  by  8  and 
divide  by  10,  and  we  have  the  contents  in  bushels.  If  a  barrel  be  3  or  5  bushels, 
multiply  by  3  or  5,  as  the  case  may  be. 

TO  DESTROY  STUMPS. 

Some  one,  not  long  ago,  started  the  idea  that  sulphuric  acid  would  totally 
destroy  stumps.  An  auger  hole  was  to  be  bored  in  the  top,  filled  with  sulphuric 
acid,  and  plugged.  In  a  day  or  two  the  stump  would  be  eaten  up,  even  to  the 
very  roots.  The  experiment  was  tried  and  failed,  only  a  portion  of  the  stump, 
at  the  top,  being  affected.  The  following  method  is  recommended  by  the  Scien- 
tific American  :  In  the  autumn,  bore  a  hole  one  to  two  inches  in  diameter,  ac- 
cording to  the  girth  of  the  stump,  vertically  in  the  center  of  the  latter,  and 
about  eighteen  inches  deep.  Put  into  it  from  one  to  two  ounces  saltpeter ;  fill 
the  whole  with  water  and  plug  up  close.  In  the  ensuing  spring  take  out  the 
plug  and  pour  in  about  one-half  gill  of  kerosene  oil  and  ignite  it.  The  stump 
will  smoulder  away  without  blazing  to  the  very  extremity  of  the  roots,  leaving 
nothing  but  ashes. 

HOUSEHOLD  MEASURES. 

As  all  families  are  not  provided  with  scales  and  weights,  referring  to  ingre- 
dients in  general  use  by  every  housewife,  the  following  information  may  be  use- 
ful :  Wheat  flour,  1  pound  i*  1  quart ;  Indian  meal,  1  pound  2  ounces  is  1 
quart ;  butter,  when  soft,  1  pound  1  ounce  is  1  quart ;  loaf  sugar,  broken,  1 
pound  is  1  quart ;  white  sugar,  powdered,  1  pound  1  ounce  is  1  quart ;  best 
brown  sugar,  1  pound  2  ounces  is  1  quart ;  eggs, 'average  size,  10  eggs  are  1 
pound ;  16  large  tablespoonfuls  are  J  pint,  8  are  1  gill,  4,  |  gill,  etc. 


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CEMENT  FOR  CRACKED  HOOFS. 

Mr.  Defay  has  discovered  a  preparation  by  means  of  which  sand  cracks  or 
fractures  in  hoof  or  horn  may  be  durably  cemented  up.  Even  pieces  of  iron 
can  be  securely  joined  together  by  its  means.  The  only  precaution  necessary 
for  its  successful  application  is  the  careful  removal  of  all  grease  by  spirits  of 
sal  ammonia,  sulphide  of  carbon  or  ether.  Mr.  Defay  makes  no  secret  of  its 
composition,  which  is  as  follows :  Take  one  part  of  coarsely  powdered  gum- 
ammoniacum  and  two  parts  gutta-percha,  in  pieces  the  size  of  a  hazel  nut.  Put 
them  in  a  tin-lined  vessel  over  a  slow  fire,  and  stir  constantly  until  thoroughly 
mixed.  Before  the  thick,  resinous  mass  gets  cold,  mold  it  into  sticks  like  seal- 
ing wax.  The  cement  will  keep  for  years,  and  when  required  for  use  it  is  only 
necessary  to  cut  off  a  sufficient  quantity  and  re-melt  it  immediately  before  ap- 
plication.— English  Live  Stock  Journal. 

TO  CURE  AND  KEEP  PORK. 

To  have  pork  keep  well  for  a  long  time,  it  is  not  only  necessary  to  have 
good,  sweet,  wholesome  pork  to  begin  with,  a  clean,  tight  barrel,  plenty  of  pure, 
clean,  coarse  salt,  and  a  cool  place  for  keeping  it  when  packed.  Pork  will  keep 
a  year  and  longer,  if  it  is  first  cut  in  pieces  of  uniform  width,  and  the  pieces, 
containing  the  most  lean,  separated  from  the  rest,  as  it  contains  more  blood  to 
discolor  the  brine  ;  besides,  it  takes  brine  more  readily  and  will  soon  become  as 
hard  as  old  salt  beef.  Then  procure  a  tight,  clean  oak  barrel ;  scatter  salt  over 
the  bottom  to  the  depth  of  about  one-half  an  inch,  then,  having  cut  the  pork  in 
strips  of  nearly  uniform  width,  pack  them  on  edge,  with  the  rind  next  to  the 
barrel,  and  follow  round  until  the  bottom  is  covered  by  a  layer  of  strips  so  even 
and  solid  that  no  single  piece  can  raise  without  bringing  up  the  whole  layer. 
Then  fill  up  the  interstices  with  salt,  and  spread  it  a  half  inch  thick  over  the 
top  layer ;  then  pack  another  layer  in  the  same  way  till  the  cask  is  full,  or  the 
pork  all  packed.  On  the  top  layer  place  enough  clean,  flat  stones  to  keep  it 
from  floating  after  the  brine  is  added.  The  brine  may  be  added  at  once,  or  left 
a  day  or  two,  without  the  weather  be  too  warm,  then  it  should  be  added  at  once, 
as  soon  as  the  meat  is  cool.  Old  brine  is  as  good  as  new,  if  it  is  perfectly 
sweet,  but  no  better. 

9    THE  CLASSIFICATION  OF  HIDES. 

At  the  National  Convention  of  Tanners  and  Dealers  in  Hides  and  Leather, 
held  in  Philadelphia  in  October,  the  following  rules  for  the  classification  of 
hides  were  unanimously  adopted,  and  will  therefore  control  the  action  of  the 
whole  trade,  until  otherwise  ordered : 

1.  All  hides  having  one  or  more  grubs  shall  be  thrown  out  and  classed  as 
damaged. 


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2.  All  hides  and  skins  cut  and  scored  on  the  flesh  shall  be  thrown  out  and 
classed  as  damaged. 

3.  All  hides  for  currying  purposes,  having  one  or  more  brands,  shall  be 
thrown  out  and  classed  as  No.  2  hides. 

4.  All  hides  sold  for  sole  leather,  having  more  than  one  brand,  shall  be 
thrown  out  and  classed  as  No.  2  hides. 

5.  All  harness  hides,  visibly  damaged  by  hook  or  horn  marks  on  the  grain, 
shall  be  classed  as  No.  2  harness  hides. 

6.  In  the  vocabulary  of  this  trade,  one  letter,  figure  or  mark  constitutes  a 
brand  on  a  hide,  and  cattle  raisers,  in  their  own  interest,  are  requested  to  make 
their  brands  of  one  letter  or  mark  as  small  as  possible,  and  so  located  upon  and 
down  the  leg,  as  to  produce  the  least  possible  injury  to  the  hide. 

7.  The  above  rules  concerning    cuts,  scores,   grubs  and  brands  shall  be 
applied  to  all  transactions  in  dried  hides,  as  well  as  to  those  that  are  fresh  or 
salted  ;  also  to  imported  as. well  as  to  domestic  hides. 

8.  All  calfskins  shall  have  the  sinews  taken  out,  or  proper  tare  allowed  for 
the  same ;  the  minimum  weight  of  untrimmed  skins  shall  be  8  pounds,  and  the 
maximum  weight  shall  be  15  pounds — this  classification  to  be  applied  strictly 
to  calfskins,    with    no    application    to    long  hair   summer    kips,    which    shall 
not  be  considered  calfskins.     Trimmed  calfskins,  with  heads  off,  shall  be  1J 
pounds  less  weight ;  veal  kips  shall  be  classed  as  plump ;  milk  calfskins,  15  to 
25  pounds,  in  the  season,  shall  be  classed  as  short  hair  kip. 

9.  A  green  trimmed  hide  is  a  hide  clear  of  horns,  bones  of  all  kinds,  flesh, 
sinews,  blood,  manure  or  other  offal. 

10.  Green  salted  hides  shall  be  considered  in  good  merchantable  condition, 
when  the  same  are  fully  cured  or  preserved  with  salt,  and  well  cured  of  their 
animal  juices,  ^and  free  from  all  salt  and  superfluous  wet  in  the  hair  or  on  the 
flesh,  or  so  made  by  proper  tare,  when  bought  and  sold. 

11.  Any  watered  hide,  or  one  which  has  any  material  put  upon  it  except 
salt,  for  strictly  curing  purposes,  shall  not  be  considered  in  a  merchantable  con- 
dition, and  all  sales  of  hides  made  in  such  condition  shall  be  considered  fraud- 
ulent, unless  the  condition  be  made  known  to  the  purchaser  previous  to  the  sale. 

12.  Hides  cut  at  the  throat  shall  be  classed  unmerchantable,  provided  the 
gash  extends  more  than  one-fourth  across  the  hide. 

A  GOOD  WASH  FOR  ROOSTS,       * 

To  be  applied  once  or  twice  a  week,  will  be  found  in  kerosene  or  crude  petro- 
leum. This  should  be  applied  with  a  coarse  sponge  or  common  paint  brush,  in 
the  early  day  time,  so  that  it  will  soak  into  the  perches  or  dry  off,  compara- 
tively, before  the  fowls  go  to  roost.  This  effectually  destroys  the  lice  upon  the 
perches  and  the  strong  fumes  that  remain  after  application  for  a.  time  aid  in 
driving  vermin  from  the  bodies  of  the  fowls  during  the  night.  Care  should  be 


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taken  in  not  using  this  powerful- agent  too  generously.  But  if  judiciously  ap- 
plied to  roosts,  and  to  the  insides  and  bottoms  of  laying  boxes,  its  advantages 
will  quickly  be  realized  by  those  who  have  never  tried  this  experiment  to  rid 
their  fowls  of  the  annoyance  of  this  hen-house  pest,  which  so  rapidly  generates 
in  the  interior  of  poultry  buildings,  especially  in  our  warmer  months. 

CAKED  BAGS  IN  COWS. 

A  correspondent  in  the  Cincinnati  G-azette  says,  for  caked  bags  in  cows, 
get  ten  cents'  worth  of  dry  iodine ;  fill  a  cup  with  good  fresh  lard  and  stir  in 
the  iodine  till  it  is  thoroughly  mixed ;  let  it  stand  for  a  day  or  night ;  stir  it 
again  and  rub  it  in  with  the  hand  frequently,  and  a  cure  is  certain.  Whoever 
employs  the  violent  remedies  should  understand  that  they  may  do  more  than  is 
desired.  Iodine  affects  the  secretions  powerfully,  and  causes  the  absorption  of 
tumors  and  abnormal  growths  ;  may  it  not  also  cause  a  decrease  in  the  secretion 
of  milk  ?  We  have  found  that  persistent  rubbing  and  kneading  was  better  than 
anything  else.  If  the  bag  be  very  tender,  as  it  often  is,  gives  a  teaspoonful  of 
tincture  of  arnica  in  water,  and  rub  tlie  same  diluted  with  twice  as  much  water 
upon  the  bag,  to  take  out  the  soreness. 

SMALL   HOGS. 

Some  sensible  breeder  of  swine  writes:  "There  is  not  one  single  advantage 
to  be  claimed  in  large  hogs.  There  never  was  a  monster  hog  which  did  not 
make  the  man  who  raised  him  pay  for  every  pound  he  weighed.  They  don't 
furnish  an  ounce  of  meat  gratis,  but  charge  full  price  for  every  atom  of  their 
carcass.  When  slaughtered,  it  takes  a  long  time  to  get  one  cool  to  the  marrow 
bone,  and  when  the  hams  are  put  in  salt  it  is  troublesome  to  finish  them  to  the 
center.  Four  hundred  pounds'  live  weight  is  as  large  as  hogs  should  be,  in 
order  to  make  good  bacon.  Beyond  this  size,  there  is  a  loss  somewhere — 
either  .the  feeder,  the  butcher  or  consumer  is  beaten,  and  as  a  general  thing 
every  one  who  has  anything  to  do  with  the  big  hog  will  find,  if  he  observes 
closely,  that  they  are  not  so  profitable  as  the  smooth,  little  hog  of  only  350 
pounds'  weight.  Small  head,  with  little,  upright  ears,  and  legs  and  feet 
delicate  to  perfection,  are  marks  which  indicate  the  greatest  amount  of  flesh 
for  any  given  amount  of  food  consumed,  and  more  rapidly  draw  the  attention 
of  the  butcher.  • 

CRIBBING   IN   HORSES. 

Cribbing  is  caused,  in  the  first  place,  by  some  foreign  substance  being 
pressed  between  the  teeth,  or  by  the  front  teeth  growing  too  close  together, 
thus  causing  pain.  The  horse,  to  avoid  this,  instinctively  pulls  at  any  hard 
substance,  thus  spreading  the  points  of  the  teeth,  and  by  that  means  affording 
temporary  relief.  To  remedy  this  fault,  it  is  only  necessary  to  saw  between 


352  MISCEELANEOUS  ITEMS. 

the  teeth  with  a  very  thin  saw  ;  this  relieves  the  teeth  of  all  side  pressure,  and 
effectually  ends  the  trouble.  The  gulping  of  wind  and  the  gurgling  in  the 
throat  are  effects  that  will  cease  with  the  removal  of  the  cause. 

TO  KEEP  EGGS. 

A  Canada  farmer  tells  us  how  he  does  it :  "  I  take  a  tub  of  any  size  and 
put  a  layer  of  conmon  salt  about  an  inch  deep  in  the  bottom.  Then  grease  the 
eggs  with  butter  and  place  them  in  the  salt  with  the  small  end  down,  so  that 
they  will  not  touch  the  wood  of  the  tub  nor  each  other ;  then  fill  the  vacancies 
with  salt  and  cover  them  again  about  an  inch  deep,  as  before ;  then  place  an- 
other layer  of  eggs,  then  salt  alternately,  till  the  tub  is  filled,  then  cover  the  top 
with  salt  and  put  them  where  they  will  not  freeze.  I  have  kept  eggs  in  this 
manner  from  September  till  April,  as  good  as  fresh  eggs.  The  grease  on  the 
shell  keeps  the  salt  from  penetrating,  thereby  keeping  the  eggs  fresh,  while  the 
saving  qualities  of  the  salt  keep  them  from  becoming  putrid.  This  recipe  is 
both  cheap  and  good,  as  the  salt  can  be  fed  to  cattle  afterward." 

As  persistent  and  profitable  producers  of  eggs,  hens  which  are  a  cross  between 
a  game-cock  and  a  black  Spanish  hen  are  strongly  recommended  by  an  English 
breeder.  He  says  they  are  small  and  black,  but  they  yield  average-sized  eggs, 
never  desire  to  set,  and  seldom  cease  to  lay  even  for  a  day,  except  at  molting- 
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